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Great Falls Park
Things To Know Before You Come
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The Visitor Center, open from 10-5 daily, has information and trail maps available.

Great Falls Park is a unique destination in the Washington D.C. area. Here, you will find information to help you plan your visit to the park.

Some things to keep in mind while planning your trip:

  • The busiest times are on nice weekend afternoons. There is usually a line to enter the park on those days.
  • Great Falls is a day use park only.
  • Dogs must be on leash at all times. 
  • Ranger programs are offered on most days. Check with the Visitor Center for details.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in the park
  • No swimming is permitted in the park.
  • Park hours are from 7 a.m. to dark, year- round.
Whitetail fawn  

Did You Know?
If you find a fawn in Great Falls Park, it's not abandoned and should be left where it was found. The doe leaves her fawn while she goes to graze, and the fawn will not move until the mother comes back.

Last Updated: November 09, 2009 at 11:02 EST