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Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation’s capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.

 
Carter Barron Amphitheatre

Carter Barron Amphitheatre 2009 Schedule

The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce Rock Creek Park’s Carter Barron Amphitheatre 2009 summer performance schedule. “We’re delighted to welcome another season of music, dance and spoken word performances to your neighborhood national park. Carter Barron Amphitheatre provides an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant and diverse culture while surrounded by the natural beauty of Rock Creek Park,” said Superintendent Adrienne Coleman.

Please click here to download a pdf copy of the complete schedule.
To see the schedule on line, visit the Schedule page.
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Junior Rangers

Ranger Led Programs

Rock Creek Park Rangers lead a variety of interpretative programs that range from natural history, historical (colonial, milling and civil war), recreational and astronomy, through out the park. For further information call the Nature Center at (202) 895-6070 or see our website at: www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/ranger-led-programs.htm
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President Lincoln

Rock Creek Park Podcasts

Rock Creek Park begins a new era in National Park Service offerings in greater Washington by making available to park visitors two downloadable, self-guided tours of historic Fort Stevens and  Battleground National Cemetery. These files may be downloaded from the Rock Creek Park website at www.nps.gov/rocr/photosmultimedia/multimedia.htm.
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Fort Stevens Cannon

Fort Stevens Day July 11, 2009

Join us for a special tribute to the men who fought and died during the Battle of Fort Stevens. Special presentations offered from 10:00 am to 2:45 pm. Take the free shuttle bus from the nature center or meet at Fort Stevens. For a complete schedule call the nature center or visit our website at www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/ftstevensday.htm
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3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20008

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Headquarters
(202) 895-6000

Visitor Information
(202) 895-6070

Fax

(202) 895-6015

Climate

The climate in Washington D.C. is seasonal. Summers can be very hot and humid with an average temperature of 82. Winters are variable and can be very mild to very cold. The average winter temperature is 35. Clothing should be in accordance with the season.
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Parkway Motor Company  

Did You Know?
When the National Park Service bought the Old Stone House in the 1950's it was occupied by the Parkway Motors used car lot.

Last Updated: June 23, 2009 at 15:12 EST