Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capitol of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East consists of 14 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.
Three national parks in Washington, DC, celebrate the contributions of three of the most influential Americans of all time - Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The NPS is working to preserve their homes so they can be enjoyed today and by future generations.
National Capital Parks-East protects a diverse number of sites in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Take a breath of fresh air and find a place to unwind at this park in the middle of the nation's capital.
Explore the sections below to learn more about the volunteer program and how to give back at National Capital Parks - East!
Learn more about CERCLA sites in Anacostia Park.
National Capital Parks-East is an administrative unit of the National Park Service. It manages parks in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Last updated: May 25, 2023
