Rock Creek Park

Park · District of Columbia

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Stone bridge and fall leaves
Foto: NPS Photo

Alertas actuales (5)

  • Cierre

    Temporary Closure of Rock Creek and Potomac Pkwy for Marine Corps Marathon

    On Sunday, October 25 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be temporarily closed between Virginia Avenue and Shoreham Drive to accommodate the Marine Corps Marathon. Motorists should plan accordingly and use alternate routes during the closure.

  • Cierre

    Partial Closure of Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level

    The upper-level grass panels at Meridian Hill Park will be temporarily closed to the public from October 13 through November 9, 2026, to facilitate restoration work and protect public safety. Fencing and signage will mark the closure. The upper plaza, other portions of Meridian Hill Park, and nearby park areas will remain open to the public, though access to the turf areas will be restricted.

  • Cierre

    Waterside Drive NW Road Closure Temporarily Delayed

    The planned roadway closure has been temporarily postponed after crews discovered a large early‑1900s utility line during preliminary excavation. The construction team is evaluating the line to determine necessary steps before work can safely proceed. This precaution will help minimize disruptions and avoid unnecessarily extending the roadway closure. We will share an update as soon as more information is available.

    Más información del parque: Waterside Drive NW Road Closure Temporarily Delayed

  • Cierre

    Nature Center and Planetarium Closure

    The Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations.

  • Cierre

    Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety

    Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.

    Más información del parque: Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety

Horarios

Rock Creek Park lands

Horario habitual: Rock Creek Park lands
Todos los díasSunrise to Sunset

Unless otherwise designated, all park land is open sunrise to sunset. Roads are open 24 hours unless posted otherwise.

Centros de visitantes

Peirce Mill

Peirce Mill

Horario habitual: Peirce Mill
Lunes – ViernesClosed
Sábado – Domingo10:00AM - 4:00PM

Próximamente:

  • 1 nov. – 31 dic.: November - December Hours

The Peirce Barn/Peirce Mill complex buildings are open:
April 1 - October 31: Saturday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
November 1 – December 31: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
January 2 - February 28/29: Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm. Closed on New Year’s Day.
March 1 – March 31: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Hours are dependent on sufficient staffing. Peirce Mill hours may be reduced if a ranger is not available to operate the mill.

Página del centro de visitantes en nps.gov: Peirce Mill

Nature Center

Nature Center

Horario habitual: Nature Center
Lunes – DomingoClosed

Próximamente:

  • 26 nov.: Thanksgiving Day (cerrado)

As of April 8, 2026, the Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations.

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The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is open Wednesdays through Sundays and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as New Years Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Página del centro de visitantes en nps.gov: Nature Center

Old Stone House

Old Stone House

Horario habitual: Old Stone House
Lunes12:00PM - 7:00PM
Martes – MiércolesClosed
Jueves – Viernes12:00PM - 7:00PM
Sábado – Domingo11:00AM - 7:00PM

Old Stone House is partially closed for rehabilitation. The ground floor contains our America's National Park Store and exhibits in the kitchen.

Hours may be reduced if staff is not available to open the building.

Página del centro de visitantes en nps.gov: Old Stone House

Eventos de los próximos días

  • Fun with Flora and Fauna

    · 04:00 PM – 04:30 PM · The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, D.C. 20015. · Gratis

Sobre este parque

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation, fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and thousands of years of human history.