NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
Piscataway Park
Piscataway Park is a National Park Service unit in Maryland, United States, covering 4,620 acres (1,870 ha), established in 1961.
NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 4,620 acres (1,870 ha) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 38.6786° N, 77.0928° 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 Piscataway Park
Piscataway Park is a National Park Service–protected area located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of downtown Washington, D.C. in and around Accokeek, Maryland. It protects the National Colonial Farm, Marshall Hall, and the Accokeek Creek Site. The park is located across the Potomac River from George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Piscataway Park is named after Piscataway Creek, itself named for a Native American tribe. The park is home to bald eagles, beavers, osprey, and other wildlife and encompasses areas of wetland, meadow and woodland.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 12.3 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 26.8 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 41.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Piscataway Park?
Piscataway Park is in Maryland, United States (38.6786° N, 77.0928° W).
When was Piscataway Park established?
Piscataway Park was established in 1961, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Piscataway Park?
Piscataway Park covers 4,620 acres (1,870 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/Piscataway_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/pisc/ — Official park page.