Parks in Washington

Montrose Park

Woodsy park offering foot paths & stretches of open lawn as well as tennis courts & a playground.

Shaw Dog Park

The Park at LeDroit

Quaint green space offering a playground, benches & walking paths, plus a fenced-in area for dogs.

Girard Street Park

Petite urban park featuring a playground & splash fountain, a basketball court & game tables.

Chuck Brown Memorial Park

Dakota Playground

Fort Slocum Park

Forests & open fields for walking & picnicking plus a historic marker honoring Civil War history.

Diamond Teague Park

This small landscaped area features a walkway & piers for water taxis, kayaking & canoeing.

The Park at CityCenter DC

Thomas Circle Park

A statue of Civil War Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas is the centerpiece of this small round green space.

Bruce Monroe Community Park

Block-long neighborhood park offering basketball courts, a tennis court & a community garden.

The President's Park

Benjamin Banneker Park

Known for its architecture, this small urban park features sitting areas, a fountain & river views.

Turtle Park

5 turtle statues adorn the play area of this park with spaces for basketball, tennis & baseball.

Battery Kemble Park

This 1861 park has remnants of a Civil War battery that held a parapet & 100-pound Parrott rifles.

Marion Park

Oxon Run Park

Rabaut Park

Stone-paved pocket sanctuary for strolling & sitting amid landscaped greenery.

John Marshall Park

Tree-lined space with grassy areas, benches & sculptures depicting Chief Justice John Marshall.

Watts Branch Playground