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.

National Park Service responds to sinkholes at P Street ramp in Rock Creek Park

2025-07-02

The National Park Service is taking steps to ensure public safety following the discovery of two sinkholes at the P Street NW ramp to northbound Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. The ramp will remain closed until the sinkholes are fully evaluated and corrective action can be taken.

National Park Service announces Request for Proposal to lease a historic schoolhouse in Rock Creek Park

2025-06-17

The National Park Service is offering a long-term competitive lease opportunity for the Conduit Road Schoolhouse, a late 1800s one-room schoolhouse, located at 4954 MacArthur Boulevard NW in Rock Creek Park.

Civil War Defenses of Washington to host a Juneteenth commemoration at Fort Reno Park

2025-06-11

Join the National Park Service (NPS) on the historic grounds of Fort Reno on June 19, for a special event, “Remember Reno City” to commemorate Juneteenth.

Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. to take over Rock Creek Park Horse Center operations

2025-05-09

The National Park Service (NPS) has approved the transfer of the concessions contract for the Rock Creek Park Horse Center.

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway public comment period extended until May 17

2025-04-29

The National Park Service is extending the public comment period for the development of the Multimodal Safety and Operational Improvements Plan and Environmental Assessment for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.