NPS Unit · Washington, D.C., United States
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park is a National Park Service unit in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 1,755 acres (710 ha), established in 1890.
NPS Unit · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 1,755 acres (710 ha) |
| Established | 1890 |
| Coordinates | 38.9514° N, 77.0500° 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 Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. Created by Act of Congress in 1890, the park comprises 1,754 acres (2.74 mi2, 7.10 km2), generally along Rock Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River. More than two million people visit the park each year, many to use recreation facilities such as its golf course; hiking, biking, and equestrian trails; tennis center; nature center; playgrounds, and picnic facilities.
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 · 6.9 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 21.8 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 25.7 miles away
Parks nearby
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Theodore Roosevelt Island
President's Park
More parks in Washington, D.C.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rock Creek Park?
Rock Creek Park is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.9514° N, 77.0500° W).
When was Rock Creek Park established?
Rock Creek Park was established in 1890, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Rock Creek Park?
Rock Creek Park covers 1,755 acres (710 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/Rock_Creek_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/rocr/ — Official park page.