|
|
Rock Creek ParkTheme(s): Civil War | |
Description:
Established on September 27, 1890 Rock Creek Park is one of the oldest national parks in the National Park Service. It is also one of the largest forested urban parks in the United States, containing a wide variety of natural, historical, and recreational features in the midst of Washington, DC. There are opportunities for picnicking, hiking, biking, skating, horseback riding, tennis and golf. The main visitor center is the Nature Center which contains a Planetarium and is the focal point for activities related to the park's natural history. The area's cultural history can be studied through the Old Stone House (the oldest house in Washington), Peirce Mill (a gristmill where corn and wheat were ground into flour using water power from Rock Creek) and the remains of Civil War earthen fortifications, including Fort Stevens, the site of the only battle within the District of Columbia during the Civil War. The picturesque valley of Rock Creek is especially beautiful in the spring but this 1,754 acre forest, within 5 miles of the White House, offers a quiet respite from the bustle of urban life all year long for both Washingtonians and visitors to the Nation's Capital.
Getting Around:
The Nature Center and Rock Creek Horse Center are easily accessible from Military Road, south on Glover Road and follow the signs to the
Nature Center, about 1/4 mile.
Peirce Mill is easily accessible from Beach Drive, west on Tilden Street, cross the bridge and turn right into the parking lot.
From Connecticut Avenue, east on Tilden Street to bottom of hill, turn left into parking lot.
Old Stone House is accessible from M street in Georgetown, between 30th and 31st Streets.
Activites:
Biking | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Rock Creek Park
Plane:
The local airports are Regan National, Dulles International and Batimore and Washington International.
Car:
From downtown DC, take the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway north to Beach Drive. Exit onto Beach Drive, north, and take it to Broad Branch Road, make a left and then a right onto Glover Road, follow the signs to the Nature Center.
Public Transportation
For public transportation to the Nature Center, take the red metroline to the Friendship Heights Metro stop, transfer to the E2 bus line
towards Fort Totten and get off at to Glover and Military Roads. Walk South on the trail up the hill to the Nature Center. Or take the red or green metroline to the Fort Totten Metro stop, transfer to the E2 bus line towards the Frendship Hieghts and get off at Glover and Military Roads.
Attractions:
Smithsonian Institution
Phone:202-357-2700
The National Zoo
Nearby Parks:
President's Park (White House) None in District of Columbia (4 miles)
National Mall None in District of Columbia (4 miles)
Arlington House / The Robert E. Lee Memorial in Virginia (4 miles)
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland (4 miles)
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site in District of Columbia (4 miles)
|
Contact Information for Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamburg Lane, NW
Washington, DC
20008
Phone: 202-282-1063
Fax: 202-282-7612
Located in Washington, DC
For more information on Rock Creek Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
|
|
|
|
District of Columbia Road Maps (DC Maps)
District of Columbia Photos