Parks in Washington

Fort Dupont Park

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

Washington Canal Park

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

Oxon Run Park

Southwest Waterfront Park

Lower Senate Park

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

Crispus Attucks Park

Known for its secluded feel, this popular urban park includes lots of green space, benches & trails.

Garfield Park

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

Spanish Steps

Quiet, shaded stone stairway featuring a fountain, a panda statue & a panoramic terrace at the top.

Kingman And Heritage Islands Park

Man-made island in the Anacostia River offering rustic trails & an annual bluegrass festival.

Stead Park

Cozy park offering a playground plus basketball courts, multi-use field & a recreation center.

The Ellipse

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

Fort Reno Park

Grassy hill features a castle-like Civil War structure, athletic fields & annual summer concerts.

Kalorama Park

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

West Potomac Park

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

Stanton Park

Tree-lined neighborhood park with a playground, walkways & a statue of war hero Nathanael Greene.

Fort Lincoln Park

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

Mitchell Park

A neighborhood park with a field & court for multiple sports, plus gardens & walking paths.

Dumbarton Oaks Park

Green space designed by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, with naturalistic & scenic gardens.

Glover Archbold Park

Forest parkland offering miles of trails for runners & walkers through canopied trees.

Southwest Duck Pond

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