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Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park

Water swirls around large boulders in a creek. Trees in autumn colors line the bank

Rock Creek in Autumn

a one story building nestled among green leafy trees

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium

Dark boulders scattered through a narrow creek. Green trees rise up on either bank.

Rock Creek

Peirce Mill

Physical Address:

5200 Glover Road NW

Washington, DC 20015

Mailing Address:

3545 Williamsburg Lane NW

Washington, DC 20008

contact-details

Phone Number: 202-895-6000 Voice

Email Address: rocr_superintendent@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:Park

Directions:

Ample parking for hiking, biking and visiting the Nature Center is located at 5200 Glover Road NW. Rock Creek Park is a large urban park stretching from the Maryland - DC border to the Potomac River. Rock Creek Park also administers 99 separate neighborhood small sites. A large network of public roads provide access to all points administered by Rock Creek Park.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Rock Creek Park lands

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

Weather Information:

Weather in D.C. is often erratic. Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is the hottest month Fall: Pleasant, Avg. High: 69°, Avg. Low: 48.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 11.6” Winter: Mild, Avg. High: 45°, Avg. Low: 27.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 9.3”, Avg. Snowfall: 15.4” January is coolest month. Hurricanes may impact D.C. in late summer and fall. Light droughts are not uncommon in summer.