Parks in District of Columbia
Explore 89 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Memorial
District of Columbia
At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend…
Lincoln Memorial
District of Columbia
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined for…
Lincoln Memorial Memorial
District of Columbia
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined for…
Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary
District of Columbia
Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse collection of shipwrecks, as well as …
Manassas National Battlefield Park
District of Columbia
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swe…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
District of Columbia
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial National Memorial
District of Columbia
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for …
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this Nationa…
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this Nationa…
Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area
District of Columbia
The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) offers 13.4 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of horseba…
Monocacy National Battlefield
District of Columbia
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their …
National Capital Parks-East
District of Columbia
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capitol of Washingto…
National Capital Parks-East
District of Columbia
National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landma…
National Mall and Memorial Parks
District of Columbia
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National …
National Mall and Memorial Parks
District of Columbia
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National …
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
District of Columbia
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide habitat for migratory birds and …
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
District of Columbia
The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-…
Pennsylvania Avenue
District of Columbia
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history …
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
District of Columbia
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history…
Piscataway Park
District of Columbia
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement t…
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
District of Columbia
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heri…
President's Park (White House)
District of Columbia
Every president except George Washington has called the White House home and has run the executive branch of t…
Prince William Forest Park
District of Columbia
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area open…
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
District of Columbia
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 to conserve and protect fish and wi…