• Rock Creek

    Rock Creek

    Park District of Columbia

  • Beach Drive Road Work

    Lane Closure Beach Drive, N.W. Closed to all Traffic between Wise Road and Sherrill Drive, N.W. on Saturday, April 28, 2012; Expect Delays

  • Road Closures and Construction

    The contractor will continue punch list work on the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. There may be temporary lane closures during non-rush hours for miscellaneous punch list work. More »

Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.

Features

  • White Tailed Deer Management Plan

    White Tailed Deer Management Plan

    The NPS has released the final White Tailed Deer Management Plan for Rock Creek Park.

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  • Ranger Led Programs

    Ranger Led Programs

    Rangers lead a variety of interpretative programs that range from natural history, historical, recreational and astronomy, throughout the park.

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  • 2012 Junior Ranger Camps

    2012 Junior Ranger Camps

    Calling Junior Rangers ages 7-12! Enrollment for 2012 camps will begins MAY 2nd 2012. Information for 2012 camps will be posted April 2012.

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  • Rock Creek Park Media

    Rock Creek Park's New Media Surge

    Rock Creek Park has a variety of podcasts, vodcasts, cell phone tours, and photos for virtual and on site visitors alike to enjoy.

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  • Planetarium

    Wish Upon a Star

    The Rock Creek Park's planetarium serves as an astronomy laboratory, allowing visitors to study the sky under ideal conditions.

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  • Exploring the Sky

    Exploring the Sky

    For nearly fifty years this program has offered visitors the opportunity to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within DC.

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  • Civil War Defenses of Washington

    Civil War Defenses of Washington

    On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War forts, seven of which are located in Rock Creek.

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  • Carter Barron Amphitheatre

    Carter Barron Amphitheatre

    2012 Carter Barron Amphitheatre is coming soon! Check back for complete schedule and ticket information.

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Did You Know?

The Sun

It takes light 8 minutes and 18 seconds,  traveling at 186,000 miles per second to cover the 93 million miles from the sun to the earth. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park. More...