Things To Do

Rock Creek Park is open year round! Check out some of the activities that are available!

 
Outdoor Things to Do
A woman runs on a trail in Rock Creek Park.
You can't have too much of a good thing! There's always something to do in Rock Creek Park. Hiking, golfing, picnicking, and more!
Indoor Activities at Rock Creek Park
Two female rangers stand behind a desk. Three young girls look over the edge of the desk at them
Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Check out some of the indoor activities available at Rock Creek Park.
Join a Ranger-led Program!
Ranger Steve
Participate in ranger-led and other programs to learn more about nature, history, stars and planets, recreational opportunities, and more!
Education Programs
Kids getting off their yellow school bus at the Nature Center
Kids getting off their yellow school bus at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center
Volunteer With Us!
Two middle-school students plant native grasses in Military Field during National Public Lands Day.
We depend on volunteers like you! Click here to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities with us and our partners!
 

More Things to Do

Peirce Mill from behind, the water wheel trough leads up to the building.

Our Popular Places

Civil War fortifications, working mills, colonial houses, and thousands of years of DC history. You can explore it all in Rock Creek Park.

An image of a small National Park Service passport book, open to the National Capital Region page.
Track your journey!

Passport Stamps

Make sure to fill your passport stamp! We have different stamps at different buildings.

An image of finger puppets in our bookstore.
Golf, tennis, horses, and books!

Goods and Services

Learn more about the things that aren't free, like the items in our bookstores, golf, and horseback riding.

Last updated: June 4, 2021

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

3545 Williamsburg Lane NW
Washington, DC 20008

Phone:

202-895-6000

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