Alerts
General Park Alerts[ONGOING] Nature Center and Planetarium ClosureThe Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations. [ONGOING] Areas of Meridian Hill Park closed for repairs Much of the upper level of the park is closed to rehabilitate the grass. Fountains and the reflecting pool are open but may be turned off or drained occasionally while adjustments to the water levels and further improvements occur. Visit the Meridian Hill Park page for more information. [UPCOMING] Closure of parkland east of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Portions of parklands east of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, between Pennsylvania Avenue and O Street NW will be fully closed to public use from early June 2026 through June 30, 2027. Closed area will have fencing and signs. This closure allows DC Water to safely and effectively repair the Rock Creek Main Interceptor. For more information, see the Record of Determination for this closure. Road AlertsWe'll post any information about temporary road closures or other alerts related to roads in this section.Current road alerts: [ONGOING] Closure of Piney Branch Parkway Trail AlertsWe'll post any information about temporary trail closures or other alerts related to trails in this section.Current trail alerts: [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. Loading weather forecast... |
Last updated: May 22, 2026