• Great Falls of the Potomac in summer

    Great Falls

    Park Virginia

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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 »

  • River Safety

    Learn more about how to stay safe around the Potomac. Please remember swimming and wading are strictly prohibited. More »

Animals of Great Falls

  • A group of whitetail deer in winter
    Mammals
    4 Photos
  • Milk snake sunning itself at Overlook 1
    Snakes
    5 Photos
  • Red spotted purple and pearl crescent butterflies on Lock 1.
    Butterflies and Moths
    7 Photos

Did You Know?

1996 Flood from Overlook 3

Rapid snow melts and heavy rains have caused floods at Great Falls Park. Floods have helped to create the unique natural environment in the park. They are one of the reasons why several rare plant communities exist here.