Operating Hours & Seasons

Rock Creek Park Operating Hours

Rock Creek Park is open year-round during daylight hours. The park is closed after dark.

Within Rock Creek Park there are three main visitor centers where you can meet a ranger, obtain information and advice, and learn about nature and/or history. 

Hours for each site vary. Check each site for operating hours as they can change seasonally. 

Operating Hours & Seasons

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Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is available.

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Rock Creek Park Nature Center

The Nature Center is home to our Planetarium and nature exhibit area which features displays of plants and animals that can be found in the park. Most of Rock Creek park's public and educational programs begin at the Nature Center.

 

Peirce Mill

Peirce Mill is open seasonally and provides information on the history of one of the families who inhabited the Rock Creek valley. Information on park programs, maps and brochures are available during operating hours.

 

Old Stone House

The Old Stone House is the oldest original residence on it's original foundation in the District of Columbia. It doubled as both residence and business for most of its history. Today, the house doubles as museum and store. Run in partnership with our cooperating association--America's National Park Stores--staff continues to use the space in a traditional manner as well as being able to tell the story of life in early Maryland and the District of Columbia.