National Capital Parks-East

The Barnyard at Oxon Hill Farm
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capitol of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East consists of 14 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.
Map showing location of park.
NPS Seeks Public Input on Suitland Parkway Trail Extension, Naylor Road Safety Improvements
The National Park Service wants to hear from you! We’re planning a new extension of the Suitland Parkway Trail and key safety improvements at the Naylor Road intersection— and your input will help shape the final design.
A view of a cannon firing demonstration
National Park Service seeks public input on the development of an updated management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located in the District of Columbia; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland.
National Park Service to restore recreation areas, including Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion, with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act
The National Park Service is improving 12 recreation areas across National Capital Parks – East with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund.
Announcing the Winners for the 2024 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest
The National Park Service announces winners for the 2024 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest. The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site hosts an annual oratorical contest for students ages 6 to 18.
Share Your Thoughts on Design Concepts for Kingman Lake Wetlands
 The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share their thoughts on design concepts for Kingman Lake within the Anacostia River Watershed. The project aims to improve 10 acres of degraded habitat by adding tidal wetlands, living shorelines, native underwater plants and freshwater mussel beds.
The red barns and outbuildings at Oxon Hill Farm
Photo by NPS photo
Photo of the outside of the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
Photo by NPS Photo
Cars driving on the Baltimore0Washington Parkway
Photo by NPS Photo
Image of a three red and white water lilies.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo of Cedar Hill, home of Frederick Douglass
Photo by NPS Photo
Image of Still Creek running through the trees at Greenbelt Park.
Photo by NPS Photo
Hundreds of audience member watching the Summer Theater program at Fort Dupont.
Photo by NPS Photo
A photo of the Urban Tree House. The tree house is a wooden outline of the United States.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo of the parade ground inside the historic fort.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo of Accokeek Creek Site, as the fog rises in the early morning.
Photo by NPS Photo/MJ Garcia