glen-echo | MD | Find park

groups of families, adults and children strolling in Glen Echo Park near Carousel Building

Glen Echo Park and the Dentzel Carousel are enjoyed by children and adults.

outdoor scene of open dance pavilion illuminated and evening dance crowd inside.

Evening Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion

people walking around large room during art show

Visitors enjoy the Labor Day Art Show which highlights pieces created by students from the Glen Echo Park art programs.

three children seated at a picnic table working on a Glen Echo Park Junior Ranger Booklet.

Completing the Glen Echo Park Junior Ranger Booklet to earn the Junior Ranger Badge.

people gathered at picnic tables enjoying a lunch in Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park has a large picnic area with many tables, restrooms and a playground.

Physical Address:

7300 MacArthur Boulevard

Glen Echo, MD 20812

Mailing Address:

7300 MacArthur Boulevard

Glen Echo, MD 20812

contact-details

Phone Number: 3013201400 Voice

Email Address: gwmp_glen_echo@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By 1911, it transformed into DC's premier amusement park until it closed in 1968. Since 1971, the National Park Service has owned and operated the site and today, with the help of the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, offers year-round cultural and recreational activities.

park designation:Park

Directions:

By Car: Capital Beltway (I-495), Maryland outer loop exit 40 Cabin John Parkway to Clara Barton Parkway; Virginia inner loop exit 41 Clara Barton Parkway East; follow Clara Barton Parkway to MacArthur Boulevard and Glen Echo exit, left onto MacArthur Boulevard, straight across traffic circle at Goldsboro Road, next left onto Oxford Road, end of street, parking lots on the left. By Metro: Red Line to Bethesda or Friendship Heights Station, transfer to Montgomery County Ride-On Bus # 29, Glen Echo stop.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.