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Capitol Hill Parks
Operating Hours & Seasons

The Capitol Hill Parks are open year-round.

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

Turkey vulture in flight  

Did You Know?
Those big black birds you see flying above Great Falls Park are usually vultures. Turkey vultures, like the one in the photo, have red heads. The smaller black vulture's white wingtips are easily seen in flight.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 11:08 EST