East Potomac Park

Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC –

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 trees, serious cyclists in head-to-toe spandex speed past casual joggers and a shoreline trail dotted with fishermen.

Hains Point, at the park’s southernmost tip, fills with in-line skaters taking a break from their own wheeled mayhem, while sunbathers and lively groups with picnic baskets toss Frisbees on the grass and watch planes take off from Regan National Airport across the river.

Toward the other side of the park, an echo of grunts and thwacks rises from the twenty-four tennis courts, the sounds mixing with booming yells of “Fore!” from players on the three golf courses, or with the screams of happy revelers in the nearby public pool.

Less serious athletes and families find good times and plenty of shade at an adjacent putt-putt course, or just stop in at the Potomac Grille near the pro shop for some cafeteria-style American fare.

An easy escape from the bustling city scene – and with a huge variety of outdoor fun – East Potomac Park should be on everyone’s mini-getaway list.