Rock Creek Park
Closure See 5 current alerts
Current alerts (5)
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Closure
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.
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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.
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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.
More from the park: Waterside Drive NW Road Closure Temporarily Delayed
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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.
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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.
More from the park: Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
Hours
Rock Creek Park lands
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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Unless otherwise designated, all park land is open sunrise to sunset. Roads are open 24 hours unless posted otherwise.
Visitor centers
Peirce Mill
Peirce Mill
| Monday – Friday | Closed |
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| Saturday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Dec 31: 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.
Nature Center
Nature Center
| Monday – Sunday | Closed |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
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.
Old Stone House
Old Stone House
| Monday | 12:00PM - 7:00PM |
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| Tuesday – Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday – Friday | 12:00PM - 7:00PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | 11:00AM - 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.
Events in the next few days
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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. · Free
About this park
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.