📘 Park Overview
Welcome to National Capital Parks — East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks — East consists of 14 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.
🌤 Weather Information
Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
🚗 Directions
DC295 South to the Exit for I-694/I-395/Capitol Hill then a left Exit 4B to 11th St SE/MLK Jr Ave. Turn Left at light onto 11st/MLK JR. ** I-295 North to Exit 4B to 11th St SE/MLK Jr Ave. Turn Right at the light. ** From downtown DC: I-395 to I-695/SW Freeway, take Exit 1C 11th St SE. Turn Right onto 11th St ** ** At the light turn Right onto Good Hope Road. At the Stop Sign turn Left. Turn Left at the next road way.
Images
The Barnyard at Oxon Hill Farm
Credit: NPS photo
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House in Washington D.C.
Credit: NPS Photo
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is managed by National Capital Park-East
Credit: NPS Photo
Water lilies that can be found at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Credit: NPS Photo
Cedar Hill, Frederick Douglass' Washington D.C. home.
Credit: NPS Photo
Still Creek at Greenbelt Park
Credit: NPS Photo
Summer Theater is an annual event at Fort Dupont Park.
Credit: NPS Photo
The tree house is a wooden outline of the United States. Used as an outdoor classroom.
Credit: NPS Photo
Fort Washington's parade ground facing the main entrance.
Credit: NPS Photo
Accokeek Creek Site is a part of Piscataway Park. The boardwalk takes you over the wetlands.
Credit: NPS Photo/MJ Garcia
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Sep 25
Overcast
High: 74°F | Low: 53°F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: 13.4 mph
Rain Chance: 7%
UV Index: 5.9
Sunrise: 06:58 AM
Sunset: 07:00 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.1°F
Cloud Cover: 7%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Sep 26
Light drizzle
High: 62.4°F | Low: 56.4°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 13.9 mph
Rain Chance: 78%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 06:59 AM
Sunset: 06:59 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 53.3°F
Cloud Cover: 78%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Sep 27
Light drizzle
High: 62.9°F | Low: 56.4°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 83%
UV Index: 1.6
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 06:57 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 55.6°F
Cloud Cover: 83%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 25 at 2:38PM EDT until September 25 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sep 25, 2026 2:38pm
Expires: Sep 25, 2026 10:00pm
* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the
intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria..
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 8:21 PM and 8:41
AM.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal at Shepherd Parkway
Volunteers will be joining members of Ward 8 Woods to clean up litter and debris and remove invasive vines. Meet at 555 Newcomb Street SE. All supplies and instructions will be provided.
Location: 555 Newcomb St SE Washington, District of Columbia 20032
Date: Feb 11, 2023 12:00am to Feb 11, 2023 12:00am
Paid Event
Earth Day Volunteer Event: Fort Davis Trash Removal
Celebrate the American Battlefield Trust's 30th annual Park Day by helping the National Park Service remove litter from a historic fort!
Meet at the trailhead at Pennsylvania Avenue SE and Fort Davis Drive SE at 10:00 AM where a NPS representative will have all the supplies you'll need. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, pants, long sleeves, and bring water with you.
Sign up today to conserve this beautiful piece of history: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000KzgwTYAR/fort-davis-trailside-trash-removal
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LvutmmfBPjM7rDig9
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Monthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up
Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods!
Meet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves, bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water.
Sign-up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway
Location: 555 Newcomb St SE Washington, DC 20032
Date: May 9, 2026 12:00am to May 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Fort Mahan Park Monthly Litter Cleanup
Join the National Park Service to clean up and beutify Fort Mahan Park!
Meet at 10:00 AM by the intersection of 42nd St NE and Grant St NE at the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail sign. You'll then receive supplies and instructions before spending a lovely Sunday morning volunteering in a historic park.
Sign up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/mahan
Location: 42nd St NE & Grant St NE, Washington, DC 20019
Date: May 10, 2026 12:00am to May 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Monthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up
Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods!
Meet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves, bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water.
Sign-up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway
Location: 555 Newcomb St SE Washington, DC 20032
Date: Jul 11, 2026 12:00am to Jul 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
National Public Lands Day at the Hiker-Biker Trail
Please join Fort Circle REC, the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts, and the National Park Service on National Public Lands Day for a special work session on the Hiker-Biker Trail to get the trail in great shape for fall and ready for more ambitious winter projects!
**In honor of National Public Lands Day, and thanks to the National Environmental Education Foundation, all volunteers who complete the event are eligible for a coupon that grants fee-free entry at any participating federal recreation or visitor site within one calendar year.**
Volunteers will gather at 9am for a welcome briefing and orientation, divide into teams of at least three, get a trail segment and task assignment, and spend 1.5-2 hours on maintenance tasks. The work could include trimming overgrowth, raking debris, removing trash, and documenting trail sections and features that need more attention.
Volunteers should wear pants, long sleeves, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Volunteers do not need any special skills or equipment. A volunteer leader will provide guidance and all supplies and equipment needed.
Date: Sep 26, 2026 12:00am to Sep 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020
🏤 Mailing Address:
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020
📞 Voice Phone: 771-208-1453
✉️ Email: nace_superintendent@nps.gov