Suggestions for Park near Washington

Charles T. • August 30, 2010Come by Sunday, late afternoon to sunset, for the drum circle, great people watching. A summertime tradition.

Danielle D. • July 13, 2018Lovely spot to walk, run, or roll near Nationals Park. Great waterfront location, and so so so many places to grab a bite or drink. Bluejacket and Osteria Morini are some favorites.

Richard G. • April 26, 2015Pack a lunch, set up a picnic and watch the world go by. All year round, Georgetown's beautiful waterfront is a centre of neighbourhood entertainment so there's always something to watch.

Eric H. • April 26, 2014Great running trails with spectacular views of the historic monuments.

Darren J. • January 28, 2010Great park to drink coffee

Sarah V. • June 23, 2010Go for a run in the park, walk your dog, or play a sport with friends

Henrique S. • February 24, 2012i like this park

The Hill is Home • January 21, 2012Great playground for the tots, and in the spring the cherry blossoms rival the Tidal Basin.

A Dog On Dogbook • June 30, 2014Late night romp at CA park is always fun :)

StayArlington • September 24, 2012This is the tip at the end of East Potomac Park.

Kimberly P. • July 5, 2014Starting a walking program, this is a must do loop. It's fairly flat and a perfect loop.

jeyo • December 14, 2015The girls I nanny love this park, there are always lots of adults to talk to, and it feels very safe.

Rudi R. • May 11, 2014Fun for dog lovers and families. Gorgeous sunsets. Summer park activities are good fun, too.

Tony M. • March 11, 2014Great looking park! Good look for the city.

Daniel S. • September 3, 2011Surprisingly steep climb, great place to sit and, perhaps, read

George F. • October 16, 2012Best part of the day: afternoon round table & dog party.

The P. • August 16, 2011Viisit during the weekdays, fewer people so you can take in the scenery and enjoy the park without the crowds.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • December 29, 2011The U.S. Capitol Grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (also known for designing Central Park and the National Zoo), are as important to American history as the U.S. Capitol building itself.

Biz T. • August 1, 2017An amazingly historical piece of land with great view of the WH front door.

AyeBrooke • July 30, 2015The trails, the skate park, the playground, the view... everything

Thrillist • June 14, 2013A nice place to sit and catch up on crucial reading...load up on knowledge by scoping all the essentials: GQ, Roll Call, Tiger Beat, and Politico.

Dizzie T. • November 23, 2013very nice place to take walks with dates, family, friends,pets. beside the structure u can get a view of different trails on each end leading to pavilions and valleys :) lovely view!

Tim S. • February 21, 2011Great park, rolling hills, dog friendly, great for long sled runs on snow days!!

Tim S. • February 21, 2011Hands down best park in the city. Lots of room, several different fields, tennis courts, sledding hills, bathrooms, playground, picnic tables. Beautiful all year round. Lots of history here too!

Vikki C. • June 7, 2012Leave fakes on shelf to collect dust.

Lis R. • August 12, 2016Summer movies are the best

Leonda L. • August 24, 2018Lovely park in the middle of DC. Lots of food trucks for lunchtime and in the evenings there is yoga and movies on an inflatable screen!

PayMe N. • July 17, 2011A nice place to take your significant other on a nice summer night. #bigpoints

Prettymissvickie • January 4, 2013I use to pack up my cooler and lounge chair every summer for years and head out to Fort Dupont Park and now I live right across the street from the park, I can sit on my porch and jam.