Parks

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation, fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and thousands of years of human history.

Map showing location of park.

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National Park Service Advancing Major Park Beautification and Infrastructure Improvements across Washington, D.C.

2026-01-08

The National Park Service is undertaking a comprehensive effort to restore fountains, rehabilitate historic landscapes and address aging park infrastructure across Washington, D.C.

National Park Service Supports Safety, Access Improvements on Broad Branch Road NW 

2025-12-17

The National Park Service has approved an environmental assessment prepared by the District Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to rebuild 1.5 miles of Broad Branch Road NW between Linnean Avenue NW and Beach Drive NW.

National Park Service to extend metered parking at Thompson Boat Center

2025-09-17

Starting October 1, the National Park Service (NPS) will extend metered parking at the parking lot at Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown. The time limit will change to four hours.

A creek runs under a bridge made of large stones. There is fall foliage present in the trees with the background.

Celebrate 135 years of Rock Creek Park

2025-09-11

Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events. Join us on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 for two weekends of music, history and science as we celebrate the past, present and future of one of the nation’s oldest urban parks.

Deadline extended for the Request for Proposals to lease Little House in Rock Creek Park

2025-08-20

The National Park Service (NPS) is extending the deadline for proposals to lease Little House, a small but quaint single-family home, located at 3131 Nebraska Avenue NW in Rock Creek Park. Potential lessees are invited to submit proposals through Nov. 25, 2025.