Basic Information

Welcome to Rock Creek Park!
You may not realize it, but we encompass some of D.C.'s most popular parks, like Meridian Hill Park and Dumbarton Oaks Park. It's certainly a lot to take in. We hope this basic information about hours, rules, and services will help you get started!

 

Practical Information

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  Operational Hours

  Rock Creek Park is open during daylight hours, but if you plan to visit facilities like the Nature Center or Peirce Mill, check here first.

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  Current Conditions and Alerts

  Check here for alerts, road closures, and trail closures. It's always good to check here before making a trip through the park.

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  Rules and Regulations

  The rules and regulations you need to know to stay safe in Rock Creek Park.

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  Pets in the Park

  Want to bring your pet in the park? Follow these rules to make sure you and your pet have a good time!

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  Find Your Way!

  Directions

  Now that you know the basics, learn how to get to where you want to go!

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  Frequently Asked Questions

  Here is a list of some of our most frequently asked questions.

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  Hint: It's free.

  Fees and Passes

  All of Rock Creek Park is free to enter! Seriously, it's free. Even the planetarium shows, Old Stone House, and Peirce Mill!

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  Reservations and Permits

  What do picnicker, weddings, film crews, tennis players, and scientists have in common? They all need permits or reservations.

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  Golf, tennis, horses, and books!

  Goods and Services

  Learn more about the things that aren't free, like the items in our bookstores, golf, and horseback riding.

 

Plan Your Visit!

 

Physical Address

5200 Glover Rd, NW
Washington, DC 20015

Directions

Ample parking for hiking, biking and visiting the Nature Center is located at 5200 Glover Rd, NW. Rock Creek Park is a large urban park stretching from the Maryland - DC border to the Potomac River. Rock Creek Park also administers 99 separate neighborhood small sites. A large network of public roads provide access to all points administered by Rock Creek Park.

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

All Park Hours

• Every Day:Sunrise–Sunset

Unless otherwise designated, all park land is open sunrise to sunset. Roads are open 24 hours unless posted otherwise.

Weather

Weather in D.C. is often erratic Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is the hottest month Fall: Pleasant, Avg. High: 69°, Avg. Low: 48.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 11.6” Winter: Mild, Avg. High: 45°, Avg. Low: 27.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 9.3”, Avg. Snowfall: 15.4” January is coolest month Hurricanes may impact D.C. in late summer and fall Light droughts are not uncommon in summer

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fee-free

This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.

Parking/Transportation

Parking, shuttle, or other transportation-related fees may apply.

More about parking/transportation fees

Visitor Centers

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details