National Capital Parks-East (U.S. National Park Service)

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A JOURNEY TO PARKS BEYOND THE CAPITAL

Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.

Oxon Cove Park: interpreters of a time gone by (property list)

Check out the incredible diversity of National Capital Parks-East sites!

Join a park ranger in cow milking at Oxon Hill Farm - visit the home of the great orator and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass – tour the last residence of Mary McLeod Bethune – experience the rolling hills of Piscataway Park- recreate in Anacostia Park – visit the forts that were built to defend Washington, D.C. – hike on the trails in Greenbelt Park – visit an urban oasis at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and more.

Anacostia Park
Capitol Hill Parks
Carter G. Woodson Home NHS
Fort Dupont Park
Fort Washington Park
Frederick Douglass NHS
Greenbelt Park
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Langston Golf Course
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
Oxon Cove Park/Oxon Hill Farm
Piscataway Park
Sewall Belmont House and Museum

		Sewall-Belmont House NHS, a partnership in action! The Sewall-Belmont House was built by Robert Sewall in 1799-1800 and was named for him and for Alva Belmont, whose financial contribution enabled the National Woman's Party to purchase the house. It has been the headquarters of the National Woman's Party since 1929. The house was designated a National Historic Site by an Act of Congress in 1974. That act also provides for the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of the house in cooperation with the National Park Service.

Beyond the Capital, a Calendar of Events for National Capital Parks-East

Click here for the Winter 2008-09 edition of Beyond the Capital for a complete listing of events throughout National Capital Parks - East. You can check out the fun and educational activities taking place in our parks. There is something for everyone. So whether you are ready to hike, camp, relax, or learn, let the rangers of National Capital Parks - East help you Experience your America.

Click here for the winter/spring 2009 edition

Write to

1900 Anacostia Dr., SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone

Front Desk
(202) 690-5185

Fax

(202) 690-0862

Climate

The old adage of, "if you don't like the weather, just wait a little while" is true for the sites of National Capital Parks - East.

Summer weather in the DC area can be very humid. Please be sure to drink lots of water and take your time walking from site to site. Or, visit one of the sites with a view along the river. Fort Washington, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, and Piscataway Park often have a pleasent breeze refreshing during these hot months.

Ice storms in the winter can make travel challenging, but are not the norm. Consider the peace and quiet of a winter's walk in Greenbelt Park or a visit to the Frederick Douglass home or Mary McLeod Bethune Council House as winter get-a-ways.