Management

The documents on this site are relative to the operation of Rock Creek Park and various ongoing projects.

The Superintendent's Compendium for Rock Creek Park lists the various restrictions, conditions, public use limitations, closures and other designations that are allowed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent.

Rock Creek Park is also governed by NPS general regulations in 36 CFR Parts 1-6 as well as the Park’s special regulation at 36 CFR 7.96, which applies to the National Capital Region.

Records of Determination (RODs), which outline the reasons a restriction, condition, public use limitation or closure has been established, are available for public viewing.

Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC)
The National Park Service prepares a variety of planning and environmental documents to help guide the management of a park, and provides a website for public involvement in the NPS planning process.

For researchers with an approved NPS scientific research permit, visit the Curatorial Requirements for Research Permits page.