NPS Unit · Washington, D.C., United States
National Capital Parks-East
National Capital Parks-East is a National Park Service unit in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 7,011 acres (2,837 ha), established in 1965.
NPS Unit · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 7,011 acres (2,837 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 38.8775° N, 76.9494° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About National Capital Parks-East
National Capital Parks-East (NACE) is an administrative grouping of multiple National Park Service sites east of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., and in the state of Maryland. These sites include:
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 5.1 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 25.5 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 27.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Capital Parks-East?
National Capital Parks-East is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8775° N, 76.9494° W).
When was National Capital Parks-East established?
National Capital Parks-East was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is National Capital Parks-East?
National Capital Parks-East covers 7,011 acres (2,837 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Capital_Parks-East — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/nace/ — Official park page.