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Anacostia Park

Waterside park offering trails, a roller-skating rink, picnic sites, golf, fishing & sports areas.

President Lincoln's Cottage

Lincoln's home during the height of the Civil War, the Gothic-Revival cottage is now a museum.

Roosevelt lsland Park

This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.

FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market

Outdoor, Sunday farmers' market offering local, seasonal produce, specialty foods & artisanal goods.

Washington Canal Park

Once a bus parking lot, this modern park now has interactive fountains, landscaping & a restaurant.

Garfield Park

This recreational area offers a playground, picnic spots & tennis, basketball & bocce courts.

Lincoln Park

Open public green space with statues of Abraham Lincoln & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.

Fort Lincoln Park

Former Civil War ramparts atop a ridge with playgrounds & sports areas, game tables & amphitheater.

Kalorama Park

3-acre park featuring a recreational center, community garden & green space in an urban setting.

Takoma Community Center

Franklin Park

Broad tree-shaded park, site of the first wireless message, with a statue of Commodore John Barry.

Southwest Duck Pond

Circa-1972 urban oasis with shade trees & green space known for its pond with four fountains.

US Navy Memorial Plaza

Massive outdoor memorial pays tribute to Americans serving at sea, including the Navy & Coast Guard.

Lady Bird Johnson Park

Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this park on Columbia Island has trails & memorials.

Fort Dupont Park

This urban greenspace with 10 miles of hiking trails hosts many concerts & educational programs.

McPherson Square

Compact, grassy urban park with paved pathways, shaded benches & a statue of General McPherson.

Dupont Circle

Historic district with a traffic circle, white marble fountain & 19th-century row houses & mansions.

The Ellipse

Open grassy area in President's Park, surrounded by an oval drive & site of celebrations & protests.

Lower Senate Park

This urban greenspace with trees & grass offers paved walking areas, fountains & a reflecting pool.

West Potomac Park

Greenspace that is home to iconic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial & Washington Monument.