Press Kit

Rock Creek Park in the Fall

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Rock Creek Park is a unit of the National Park System that manages nearly 3,000 acres of urban land in Washington, DC. Visitors can find recreation, a natural respite from the city, and human history going back more than 10,000 years without ever taking a step outside the nation’s capital.

This press kit is designed to assist journalists and others with general park information, statistics and other background materials about Rock Creek Park.

Contact us

For media inquiries or questions about filming or taking photographs at parks managed by Rock Creek Park, contact the public affairs officer by email or by calling 771-215-6954.

Some of Rock Creek Park’s most unique sites

• Civil War Defenses of Washington, remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications surrounding Washington, DC.
• Dumbarton Oaks Park, terraced gardens and vistas designed by renowned landscape architect Beatrix Ferrand.
• Old Stone House, the oldest structure on its original foundation in the city of Washington, DC.
• And many more!

Explore these pages

• Management
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Calendar
• Superintendent’s Compendium
• Alerts & Conditions
• Enabling Legislation

Photos & Multimedia

Photos & Multimedia - Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Park b-roll package: Video (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Social Media

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