• Glen Echo carousel by Bruce Douglas, copyright 2003

    Glen Echo

    Park Maryland

Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly, which taught the sciences, arts, languages, and literature. By the early 1900's Glen Echo Park had become the premier amusement park until 1968.  In 1971, after the federal government obtained the land, the National Park Service began managing the park.  Today, Glen Echo Park is for Arts, Culture, Entertainment for the entire family.