As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.
It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.
As a starting point, please visit our state's website:
Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.
Record of Determination to Close National Capital Parks-East to the Launching, Landing, or Operation of Unmanned Aircraft
Authority: 36CFR 1.5 (A) (1)- General Closures- Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of National Capital Parks-East is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent.
National Capital Parks-East Superintendent
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, D.C. 20024
202-690-5185
