• 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 »

Park Newspaper

The Respite, The official newspaperof Rock Creek Park
 

Current Issue: Summer 2009 (pdf)

In this issue:

  • Planetarium Launches into the 21st Century
  • Your Corner of the Sky
  • Enjoying Deer in the Midst of the City
  • A Case of Mistaken Identity
  • Rock Creek Offers Cell Phone Tours
  • Hats off to Partners and Volunteers 

and:

  • Visitor Information
  • Public Programs
  • Contact Information
  • Rock Creek Park Rocks For Kids
  • Rock Creek Park Updates

Past Issues:

Summer 2007 (pdf)
Winter 2007 (pdf)
Winter 2008 (pdf)
Summer 2008 (pdf)
Winter 2009 (pdf)

 

 
If you would like to receive The Respite via mail, please call 202- 895-6070 or email us.

Did You Know?

Peirce Mill

Peirce Mill was built in the early 1820's by Isaac Peirce. It operated commercially until the main shaft broke in 1897.