Public Parks

Witherspoon Park

Public Park

Upper Senate Park

Lawn & plaza with a central fountain. Tree-lined lawn next to the Capitol with a wide paved plaza & an elaborate central fountain.

Crispus Attucks Park

Celebrated green area with secluded feel. Known for its secluded feel, this popular urban park includes lots of green space, benches & trails.

Southwest Waterfront Park

East Potomac Park

Place for sports & picnicking since 1917. Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.

The Park at CityCenter DC

Stanton Park

Playground & Nathanael Greene statue. Tree-lined neighborhood park with a playground, walkways & a statue of war hero Nathanael Greene.

Lower Senate Park

Pathways, fountains & a reflecting pool. This urban greenspace with trees & grass offers paved walking areas, fountains & a reflecting pool.

Fort Lincoln Park

Civil War site with play areas & views. Former Civil War ramparts atop a ridge with playgrounds & sports areas, game tables & amphitheater.

Garfield Park

Green space with courts & playground. This recreational area offers a playground, picnic spots & tennis, basketball & bocce courts.

Book Hill Park

Stead Park

City park with a playground & rec center. Cozy park offering a playground plus basketball courts, multi-use field & a recreation center.

Oxon Run Park

Folger Park

Old, tree-filled park with pathways. Historical park with a cast-iron fence from 1881, plus ornamental trees, pathways & unique benches.

Benjamin Banneker Park

Urban area with a fountain & river views. Known for its architecture, this small urban park features sitting areas, a fountain & river views.

Barnard Hill Park

Green space with picnic areas & trees. Small grassy area features secluded picnic tables & several shade trees at the top of a hilly ridge.

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Hancock Park

Petite grassy area with walkways & shade. Pint-sized, urban green space featuring an open lawn with a walking path & large trees for shade.