Parks in Washington, DC

C&O Canal

All Ages / All Types / Free / Park

Party Earth Review Parallel to the Potomac River, the C&O Canal provides an almost entirely uninterrupted trail that extends 184.5 miles from upscale Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland. Constructed in the 1800s primarily as a means to transport coal and lumber, the canal is now part of the long, meandering expanse of the Chesapeake ... more

Georgetown Visitor Center
1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW Washington, DC 20007
Trail: Parallels the Potomac River from Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland

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Rock Creek Park

All Ages / Alternative / Artsy

Reviewed by Lindsey R.

"My Take: Rock Creek Park is the ultimate place for a warm afternoon. Parts of it overlook rivers and can make you forget while you’re in a city, and p ..." more

5200 Glover Road Northwest
Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC 20015

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East Potomac Park

All Ages / All Types / Burgers

Party Earth Review Nestled between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel – and separated from West Potomac Park by the iconic Jefferson Memorial – East Potomac Park is a 381-acre expanse of recreational facilities where the young and young at heart come to play. Along its paved six-mile loop, lined with more than a thousand cherry ... more

Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

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The National Mall

All Ages / All Types / Artists

Party Earth Review “Let’s go to the Mall” has a different meaning in DC, where the National Mall brings in more than twenty-four million visitors a year – all without the help of an Apple Store. Stretching from the Capitol Building on the east side to the towering Lincoln Memorial on the west, this historic two-mile stretch of grass, fountains ... more

Between Independence Avenue and
Constitution Avenue from the Capitol
to the Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC 20560

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Gravelly Point Park

All Ages / All Types / Casual

Party Earth Review Just west of the city of Arlington, and less than two miles south of the heart of Washington, DC, the glorified lawn that makes up Gravelly Point Park might not seem like a worthwhile destination – until the vigorous roar of a 747 explodes overhead. Built within spitting distance of Reagan National Airport, the park is ... more

George Washington Parkway
Arlington, VA 22202

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Georgetown Waterfront

20s / 30s / 40s / All Types / Burgers

Party Earth Review With its stunning views of the Potomac River, the Georgetown Waterfront is a popular place to spend relaxed sunny afternoons that can quickly fade into rambunctious evenings. The cornerstone of the area is the Washington Harbour Plaza, where four restaurants take ready advantage of their location with ample outdoor seating ... more

Waterfront area between Key Bridge and the Washington Harbour Plaza
Washington, DC 20007

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C&O Canal - Outdoor Activity | Park in DC

Think the District is all about politics? Think again! There is a huge assortment of parks in Washington, DC that make it easy to get in plenty of outdoor activities.

One of the biggest DC Parks is Anacostia Park, which follows the Anacostia River, while the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens promise beautiful nature walks. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park is an historic park dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, perfect for everything from lazy picnicking and fishing to hardcore biking.

Constitution Gardens, inside the National Mall, takes up fifty acres of perfectly manicured grounds. East Potomac Park sits right between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, and is home to a golf course, outdoor pool, tennis courts, picnic facilities, and a recreation center.

Georgetown Waterfront Park has some of the prettiest views in all of Washington, DC and includes space for walking, picnicking, bicycling and skating. Although not technically in DC, Gravelly Point Park is an amazing place to watch airplanes take off and land thanks to its proximity right by the Reagan International Airport.

Either for protests or picnics, concerts or curling under a tree, Washington, DC parks have enough room for everybody.