https://www.nps.gov/cahi News releases from Capitol Hill Parks. en-us https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/250-trees.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:30:00 EST WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is partnering with Casey Trees to launch a community-driven campaign to plant 250 native and historic trees across historic federal parkland in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/250-trees.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/celebrating-a-legacy-150-years-of-mary-mcleod-bethune.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:12:00 EST This summer, the National Park Service (NPS) invites you to a free, accessible and joyful celebration of a towering figure in American history: Mary McLeod Bethune. A champion of education, civil rights and women’s leadership, Bethune was born 150 years ago— and her legacy continues to light the way toward justice and equality. When: Saturday, July 12, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lincoln Park (East Capitol & 11th Streets, Washington, DC) https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/celebrating-a-legacy-150-years-of-mary-mcleod-bethune.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/rehabilitating-folger-park.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:50:00 EST The National Park Service will start work to rehabilitate Folger Park this spring. Construction will begin March 3 and is expected to be completed in winter 2025. The park will be closed during construction. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/rehabilitating-folger-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-mary-mcleod-bethune-memorial-in-lincoln-park.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:40:00 EST Join the National Park Service at the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park on July 13. The memorial will be rededicated in a ceremony hosted by the National Park Service, with support from the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and Bethune-Cookman University. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-mary-mcleod-bethune-memorial-in-lincoln-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-to-improve-turf-at-lincoln-park-this-spring.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:54:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will overseed and aerate the grass in the center panel of Lincoln Park starting this spring. To help ensure the project’s success, the NPS will close the center panel of the park from May 3 to July 8. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-to-improve-turf-at-lincoln-park-this-spring.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,440,786 visitors to national parks in Washington, D.C., spent $973,000,000 in D.C. in 2022. That spending resulted in 9,140 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to D.C.’s economy of $1,144,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-to-improve-grassy-areas-in-lincoln-park.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:05:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will overseed and aerate the grass in the center and northern portions of Lincoln Park this spring. To help ensure the project’s success, the NPS will close the center and northern portions of the park from April 17 through June 30. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-to-improve-grassy-areas-in-lincoln-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,599,634 visitors to national parks in the District of Columbia spent $600,600,000 in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,293 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the District’s economy of $679,400,000.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Heading to a Washington, DC, national park this Labor Day weekend? Download the free DC Area National Parks App in the Apple and Google Play stores to find, explore and learn about parks in the Washington, DC, area. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:28:00 EST National Capital Parks-East has resumed issuing permits for demonstrations and special events. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-completes-phase-1-turf-restoration-at-lincoln-and-stanton-parks.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 05:45:00 EST The National Park Service has completed the first phase of turf restoration at Lincoln and Stanton Parks, and will open the newly refurbished grassy areas in time for the July 4th holiday. The turf restoration is part of a long-term park commitment, with the end goal of healthy, beautiful parks that are open for the community to enjoy. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-completes-phase-1-turf-restoration-at-lincoln-and-stanton-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-and-francis-marion-memorial-project-seek-public-comment-on-location-of-new-memorial.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Francis Marion Memorial Project (FMMP) are conducting an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the impacts of establishing a permanent memorial honoring Revolutionary War General Francis Marion. The first phase of of public scoping focuses on site selection, and the NPS and FMMP are accepting public comments through December 10, 2014 on possible locations for the Congressionally authorized memorial. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/national-park-service-and-francis-marion-memorial-project-seek-public-comment-on-location-of-new-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/howloween-in-the-park.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:21:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is teaming up with the Washington SPCA and Metro Mutts for a Halloween celebration and pet safety awareness meet and greet for the dogs and dog parents who enjoy Capitol Hill Parks. The festivities run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Lincoln Park. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/howloween-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/turf-improvement.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will improve grassy areas at Lincoln and Stanton parks by improving soil heath, re-seeding with a new seed blend and allowing time for proper seed germination, which will create a strong root system. The goal is stronger, more resilient grass. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/turf-improvement.htm