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Welcome to National Capital Parks — East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capital 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.
National Capital Parks-East protects a diverse number of sites in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Explore the sections below to learn more about the volunteer program and how to give back at National Capital Parks - East!
Read the latest from National Capital Parks - East.
Check out new design ideas for Parkland in Congress Heights. The park plans to start construction in 2025.
Look into the rehabilitation of urban areas in National Capital Parks - East
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 14, 2025
