• Bethune Memorial Statue - Lincoln Park

    Capitol Hill Parks

    District of Columbia

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  • Lincoln Park Temporary Closure

    The eastern portion of Lincoln Park will be fenced off for rehabillitation work and temporarily inaccessible February 25, 2013 to July 1, 2013. More info at our News page. More »

Frequently Asked Questions

When, if ever, are Capitol Hill Parks closed for public use?

All Capitol Hill Parks are closed to the public from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m.

When is it permitted to use skates, skateboards or similar devices in public parks?

Use of roller skates/blades, skateboards, scooters, roller skis, and coasting vehicles is prohibited except as designated below:

  • Anacostia Park Pavilion where roller skates and in–line ("roller–blades") skating are allowed.

  • The Washington Drive circle in Fort Washington Park

Is there a list of all the units in Capitol Hill Parks?

Yes, on our Park Statistics page.