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Campus and location
- The IMF’s campus includes two adjacent buildings, HQ1 and HQ2, located blocks from the White House and the World Bank in the center of Washington, D.C. at the intersection of 19th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Onsite amenities
- Cafeterias and cafes: international range of options in both formal and informal settings for breakfast, lunch, snacks, or coffee throughout the day in both buildings.
- Childcare: onsite childcare center offering full-time care for a monthly fee and drop-in childcare for emergencies; proximity enables checking on children without interrupting the flow of the day.
- Fitness: onsite Fitness Center with strength training and cardiovascular equipment, group exercise, squash, racquetball, table tennis and volleyball courts, massage, sauna, and fitness assessment; all center personnel are nationally certified in fitness assessment/exercise program design, CPR, and First Aid.
- Recreation Center Access: staff and their families can join the Bretton Woods Recreation Center located on a 280-acre site to the north of the city offering an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, outdoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, soccer fields, volleyball/basketball court, miniature golf course, pétanque courts, jogging trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
- Library: IMF and World Bank share a network of library and resource centers; the IMF Library provides resources on economics, finance, and international trade and has a collection that includes over 55,000 electronic journals, 17,000 e-Books, and nearly 200 databases; the library also provides research services in the form of data, publications, and news upon request.
- Bank Fund Credit Union: the BFSFCU Credit Union offers account setup and access to credit, with several office locations including an office within the IMF HQ building, and multiple ATMs.
Safety, security, and commuting
- Safety and Security: highly trained security team providing safety and security at HQ and during travel, with monitoring of emerging situations, training, and advice.
- Commuting: garage parking available for a monthly fee at the headquarters building and in nearby locations; bike racks and showers available for commuters; various subway stations and bus lines within a short walking distance from Headquarters; incentives offered for commuting using the Washington Area Metro Transit Authority's SmartBenefits program.
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