Rock Creek Park was founded in 1890 and is operated by the National Park Service, a bureau within the Department of the Interior. The park has a variety of animals and plants, including coyotes, raccoons, owls, deer and various species of trees. It offers a wide variety of activities and facilities, including interpretative and educational programs, concerts, a Shakespearean theater, bicycling, more than 30 picnic areas, playgrounds and over 25 soft- and hard-surface tennis courts. Its activities and facilities also include hiking and bridle trails, an exercise course, roller blading, and an 18-hole public course with a clubhouse, lockers and a snack bar. It has a boat center that offers lessons and provides bicycles, kayaks, canoes, small sailboats and rowing equipment on rent. Rock Creek Park is located in Washington, D.C.
Website: nps.gov
Phone: (202) 895-6000
Closed now
- Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, DC 20015 ·146.16 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpThis place is huge. You can explore in DC or Maryland. There are trails for bikes or you can take a leisurely drive or walk. The trails in Takoma Park Maryland are convenient to travel when...
MoreLove a accessible national park via public transit! The views are absolutely stunning with the high terrain spots, the creek, and endless amount of foliage along the winding path. We had great...
MoreIf you're visiting D.C., know that you won't be able to cover all of what Rock Creek Park has to offer in one trip because this national park is sprawling. It's much larger than you may think it...
MoreA most beautiful spot for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter, and so beautiful in all other seasons, too. We've come here for fall foliage, hikes, and now skiing (with our dog). We feel...
Morereally enjoyed my hike here! As a beginner hiker, the trails were way more intense than I expected. I arrived on foot and had to actually hike through the park to get to the visitors center. Which...
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