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About Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Friends School offers event spaces across its DC campus, including athletic and arts facilities like the David P. Pearson ’52 Athletic Center and Kogod Arts Center. While there is no public campus-wide seating chart published, venues host a range of events from athletic competitions to arts performances and alumni gatherings. This guide covers seating basics, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a visit with ease.

Note: Sidwell is pursuing campus reunification on the Washington, DC campus, with a new Upper School opening in September 2026, and the Bethesda Lower School move as part of a multi-year plan. Always confirm current venue spaces and accessibility when securing tickets.

For fans and attendees, securing access to Sidwell events means leveraging convenient transit options, parking under the David P. Pearson Athletic Center, and nearby accommodations. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to help you finalize travel plans. If you’re coordinating a group or planning attendance for a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details about venue spaces, accessibility, and local services.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • DC campus (Middle/Upper) address: 3825 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016; Lower School address: 5100 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
  • Athletic facilities include the David P. Pearson ’52 Athletic Center (71,270 sq ft) with two full-size basketball courts, four half courts, an indoor track, and spectator seating. Bleacher seating on the gym is reported around 600 seats.
  • No public, campus-wide seating chart is published; Sidwell lists multiple arts and athletics spaces (e.g., Kogod Arts Center) used for events and rentals.
  • Underground parking exists under the athletic center at the Wisconsin Ave campus; two-floor parking is available for faculty, students, and guests.
  • Transit: DC campus is near the Red Line (Tenleytown–AU) with a walkable route from Tenleytown/AU station; Bethesda Lower School has Metro access via nearby Bethesda routes.
  • Nearby hotels include Omni Shoreham (2500 Calvert St NW), The Westin Georgetown (2350 M St NW), and Kimpton Glover Park Hotel (2505 Wisconsin Ave NW).
  • Notable events hosted include presidential alumni connections (Obama children attended Sidwell; Obama gave remarks at a Sidwell graduation), the 2025 Black Alumni Alliance Summit with Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, and annual alumni reunions.
  • As of 2026, Sidwell is pursuing campus reunification on the Washington, DC campus, with a new Upper School opening in September 2026; the Bethesda Lower School move is part of a multi-year plan.