A Journey To Parks Beyond The Capitol

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.

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5 minutes, 23 seconds

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.

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Find a Park

National Capital Parks-East protects a diverse number of sites in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

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Anacostia Park

Take a breath of fresh air and find a place to unwind at this park in the middle of the nation's capital.

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General Information

Explore the sections below to learn more about the volunteer program and how to give back at National Capital Parks - East!

Anacostia Park Environmental Cleanup
Anacostia Park Environmental Cleanup

Learn more about CERCLA sites in Anacostia Park.

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Management

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

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

202-690-5127

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