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Trash Free Park
Great Falls Park is now a trash free park. Trash cans have been removed. Please come prepared to carry your trash out with you. More »
A Destination for Recreation
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital.
Features
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Trash Free Park
On April 22, Great Falls will become a trash free park. Please take your trash with you when you leave.
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River Safety
Swimming and wading are prohibited in the park due to dangerous river currents and hydraulics. Use caution around the Potomac.
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Explore the Parkway
Great Falls is just one place to visit along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. From historic homes to carousels, there's plenty to explore.
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Did You Know?
Water temperatures in the Potomac can drop to freezing and ice will form along the banks. However, the water is moving too quickly through the Great Falls to completely freeze over.