Bryce Park

Bryce Park

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Bryce Park is an urban triangle park located in the Cathedral Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. The park is formed by the intersection of Massachusetts Ave., Wisconsin Ave. and Garfield St., NW, and is situated across Massachusetts Ave, NW to the southwest from the Washington National Cathedral. Crosswalks provide pedestrian access at each of the corners of the park, and sidewalks run along the streets on each side. The area is generally busy, with frequent heavy traffic on all bordering streets. The park contains trees and pathways with benches throughout and consists of three tiered plaza areas.

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Dedication
BRYCE PARK
Dedicated to
James Bryce
Viscount Bryce of Dechmont, O.M.
British Ambassador to
the United States of America
1907-1913
Author - Diplomat - Scholar
He Delighted
in the Parks of Washington


plaque by tree
Little-Leaf Linden
Tilia Cordata
Planted on July 11, 1968 in recognition
of
Mrs. James H. Rowe, Jr.
National Capital Planning Commission
Appointed May 8, 1961
By Pres. John F. Kennedy
Chairman Nov. 9, 1961 - July 11, 1968