Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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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.

Ranger Led Programs

Rock Creek Park Rangers lead a variety of interpretative programs that range from natural history, historical (colonial, milling and civil war), recreational and astronomy, through out the park. For further information call the Nature Center at (202) 895-6070 or see our website at: www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/ranger-led-programs.htm
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Rock Creek Park Podcasts

Rock Creek Park begins a new era in National Park Service offerings in greater Washington by making available to park visitors two downloadable, self-guided tours of historic Fort Stevens and Battleground National Cemetery. These files may be downloaded from the Rock Creek Park website at www.nps.gov/rocr/photosmultimedia/multimedia.htm.
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Write to

3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20008

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Phone

Headquarters
(202) 895-6000

Visitor Information
(202) 895-6070

Fax

(202) 895-6015

Climate

The climate in Washington D.C. is seasonal. Summers can be very hot and humid with an average temperature of 82. Winters are variable and can be very mild to very cold. The average winter temperature is 35. Clothing should be in accordance with the season.