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National Capital Parks-East

Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! Journey to parks beyond the Capitol of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.



 The Basics


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National Capital Parks - East is made up of 14 different sites in and around Washington, D.C. and its eastern environs. The park areas encompass over 8,000 acres and offer a wide array of historic, natural, and recreational areas.

To find out about the various sites, their operating hours, and all they have to offer, please visit the individual webpages for the sites of National Capital Parks-East.

Address: 1900 Anacostia Drive Southeast
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-690-5185
Fax: 202-690-0862


 Directions

From BW Parkway/295:
Follow the Baltimore Washington Parkway South toward D.C. When the parkway intersects 295, follow the lanes to the left toward the 495 Capital Beltway. Take the eastbound Pennsylvania Avenue exit. Take the first right onto Fairlawn Ave. Go to the stop sign and turn right again on Nicholson St. to enter the park.

From 395:
Follow 395 North into Washington, DC toward the Southeast/Southwest Freeway. When the freeway splits veer to the right toward Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., then take the Anacostia Park exit to the stop sign. Turn right onto Good Hope Rd. to enter the park.

From Suitland Parkway/South Capitol St.:
Follow the Suitland Parkway West toward D.C. Turn right at the traffic signal onto Firth Sterling Ave. Take a left turn at the next traffic signal onto Howard Rd. When you approach the Douglass Bridge, the lanes will split and the park entrance is to the right.


 Climate
 

The old adage of, "if you don't like the weather, just wait a little while" is true for the sites of National Capital Parks - East.

Summer weather in the DC area can be very humid. Please be sure to drink lots of water and take your time walking from site to site. Or, visit one of the sites with a view along the river. Fort Washington, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, and Piscataway Park often have a pleasent breeze refreshing during these hot months.

Ice storms in the winter can make travel challenging, but are not the norm. Consider the peace and quiet of a winter's walk in Greenbelt Park or a visit to the Frederick Douglass home or Mary McLeod Bethune Council House as winter get-a-ways.

Link to our Washington D.C. Weather coverage for more information.

 Fees
 

No Fees.



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