National Mall and Memorial Parks

900 Ohio Drive, Southwest, Washington, DC

At the heart of our nation's capital, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to iconic structures and rich history. Plan your visit to make t... Read More

Fort Dupont Park

3600 F St SE,, Washington, DC

Fort Dupont Park offers over 10 miles of trails to its visitors. The seven mile long Hiker/Biker Trail connects six Civil War earthwork fortificati... Read More

Lincoln Memorial

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, Washington, DC

This titan of our national heritage grew up as a poor boy on the frontier. Reading books by candlelight, whether after long hours at school or on t... Read More

The Yards Park

355 Water Street Southeast, Washington, DC

Come experience DC's new waterfront destination and centerpiece of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood! Located just south of Capitol Hill and to t... Read More

Banneker Community Center

2500 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, DC

Hours of Operation:Â Mon-Fri 3:30pm - 9:00pm (Closed Sat,Sun)Â ADA Accessible: YesÂ ID Required: YesÂ Senior Programs Offered: YesÂ Center Facili... Read More

Walter Pierce Park

2630 Adams Mill Road, NW #208, Washington, DC

Walter Pierce Park is a multi-use park located in the heart of Adams Morgan, one of Washington, D.C.'s most diverse neighborhoods.Â The park refle... Read More

Friends of Montrose Park

3220 North Street, NW #304, Washington, DC

History:Montrose Park occupies land that belonged to ropemaking magnate Robert Parrott during the early 19th century. Parrott generously allowed Ge... Read More

Guy Mason Recreation Center

3600 Calvert Street, Northwest, Washington, DC

Center Facilities:- Baseball Field - 90' Diamond- Basketball Court- Classrooms- Dog Park- Multipurpose Rooms- Parksite- Playground- Pottery Worksho... Read More

Rock Creek Park

3545 Williamsburg Lane Northwest, Washington, DC

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of... Read More

Eugene Simpson Stadium Park

426 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Park Area: 9.94 acresPark Features: Baseball fields, basketball court, dog exercise area, garden, playground and tennis courts. Read More

Lamond Recreation Center

20 Tuckerman Street, NE, Washington, DC

As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the D... Read More

Montgomery Park

901 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA

Park Area: 2.01 AcresPark Features: Fenced dog run, four lighted tennis courts, tennis practice board, parking, picnic tables, playground, shelter,... Read More

Kenilworth Park And Aquatic Gardens

1550 Anacostia Avenue, North East, Washington, DC

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens constitutes some 700 acres and is part of Anacostia Park. The Park includes the "Gardens", Kenilworth Marsh, ba... Read More

Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary

George Washing Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA

This is a popular spot for observing wintering waterfowl. During summer, osprey, green heron, red-winged blackbird, and mallard are common. In addi... Read More

Shirlington Park

2601 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA

Benches along trail. Close to theatre, restaurants and shopping. 29 acres.Shirlington Park named best dog park of 2009 by Washington Express. Read More

Heurich Park

Ager Road and Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, MD

This large grassy park is home to the City's Mobility Playground. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission opened a Dog Park at this ... Read More

Carlyle House Historic Park

121 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA

Discover Carlyle House Historic Park, home to an eighteenth-century historic house museum in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. John Carlyle, wealthy m... Read More

Montgomery County Department of Parks

9500 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring, MD

Under the direction of Michael F. Riley, Director of Parks, M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks, remains dedicated to making sure that residents continue to r... Read More

Ben Brenman Park

4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA

Park Features: ADA accessible picnic benches and pathways, Amphitheatre, athletic fields, fenced dog park, parking, picnic pavilion with grill, pla... Read More

Benjamin Banneker Park

6620 North 18th Street, Arlington, VA

This open, grassy 11-acre park features trail access, picnic tables with charcoal grills, a combined school age and preschool playground, a multi-u... Read More

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