A Journey To Parks Beyond The Capital
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs
Features
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New Webpage for Shepherd Parkway
Check out the new webpage for all things about Shepherd Parkway. Learn about the rich natural and historical significance of the park.
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The Sites of National Capital Parks-East
Check out the incredible diversity of National Capital Parks-East sites. Natural, Cultural, Historical, and Recreational, we have it all.
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A Visitor's Guide to National Capital Parks-East
Beyond the Capital is the source for information and events in National Capital Parks-East.
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Get Social
A lot is happening in your parks. Get it all on Facebook and Twitter.
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Give back to the park and community
Thinking about volunteering? Begin the journey to help care for one of our historical or natural sites.
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Did You Know?
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is the only national park established for the propagation of water plants. This site is part of Anacostia Park in National Capital Parks - East.