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Expansive urban park offering wooded trails, historic sites, equestrian paths, and nature centers, providing a peaceful retreat for recreation and wildlife observation.
General Information
Hours:
Park Grounds: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Visitor Centers (Nature Center, Old Stone House, Peirce Mill): 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Visitor Centers (Nature Center, Old Stone House, Peirce Mill): 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Fees:
Admission is free
Some facilities and programs may require reservations or fees
Some facilities and programs may require reservations or fees
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowedes
Seasons:
All year; Spring and Fall recommended for hiking, birdwatching, and scenic foliage
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Van Ness–UDC Metro Station, take Connecticut Avenue NW north, then turn onto Tilden Street NW and follow signs to the Nature Center or Peirce Mill entrances.
Overview
Rock Creek Park is a 1,754-acre natural park in the heart of D.C., established in 1890 and one of the oldest and largest urban parks in the U.S., with forests, meadows, and streams. More than 32 miles of trails serve hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, and it has ranger-led walks and historic landmarks, open year-round.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Rock Creek Park, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
