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Alerts

 

Road Alerts

We'll post any information about temporary road closures or other alerts related to roads in this section.

Current road alerts:
[UPDATED] Temporary Lane Closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway
From Friday, January 16 at 8 pm until Monday, January 19 at 5 am, the right southbound lane of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be closed between P Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW to allow DC Water to conduct repair work.

 
 

Trail Alerts

We'll post any information about temporary trail closures or other alerts related to trails in this section.

Current trail alerts:
[UPDATED] Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail between P Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
From Friday, January 16 at 8 pm until Monday, January 19 at 5 am, the multi-use trail between P Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW will be closed for DC Water to conduct repair work. During the closure, please follow the signs which indicate a detour route.

[ONGOING] Glover Archbold Trail detour
For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW.
 

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Last updated: January 8, 2026

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Mailing Address:

5200 Glover Rd, NW
Washington, DC 20015

Phone:

202-895-6000
Rock Creek Park's main phone line. On the weekends when the administrative offices are closed, call 202-895-6070 to reach the Nature Center.

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