• Rock Creek

    Rock Creek

    Park District of Columbia

  • Beach Drive Road Work

    Lane Closure Beach Drive, N.W. Closed to all Traffic between Wise Road and Sherrill Drive, N.W. on Saturday, April 28, 2012; Expect Delays

  • Road Closures and Construction

    The contractor will continue punch list work on the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. There may be temporary lane closures during non-rush hours for miscellaneous punch list work. More »

While At The Park

Trip Tips

  • Utilize the park as an outdoor classroom! Each of these programs were created with curriculum matches in mind. Our recommended pre- and post- visit activities will further connect your students' learning objectives to their park experience.
  • Easy-to-read name tags make the program more personal.
  • Dress for the weather. Make sure all participants wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. Note: programs are held in sun, rain, heat, and cold, so be prepared!

Did You Know?

The Sun

It takes light 8 minutes and 18 seconds,  traveling at 186,000 miles per second to cover the 93 million miles from the sun to the earth. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park. More...