Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 

General Park Alerts

[ONGOING] Areas of Meridian Hill Park closed for repairs
The lower plaza and areas surrounding the cascading fountain of Meridian Hill Park are closed while the park undergoes repairs. Sidewalks along W and 16th Streets remain open to pedestrians. A pathway between W Street NW, the James Buchanan Memorial, the Dante Statue, and the upper terrace is open but will close at a later date for work on the statues. Much of the upper level of the park will close in spring and summer 2026 to rehabilitate the grass. Visit the Meridian Hill Park page for more information.

[ONGOING] Temporary closure of portions of parking lot at the Carter Barron Amphitheater
The south and southwest sections of the parking lot at the Carter Barron Amphitheater (US Reservation 339) are temporarily closed to allow the safe operation of District of Columbia snow storage activities as a result of Winter Storm Fern. See the Record of Determination for more information.
 

Road Alerts

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Trail Alerts

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[ONGOING] Glover Archbold Trail detour
For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW.
 

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Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

5200 Glover Rd, NW
Washington, DC 20015

Phone:

202-895-6000
Rock Creek Park's main phone line. On the weekends when the administrative offices are closed, call 202-895-6070 to reach the Nature Center.

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