District of Columbia Parks and Recreation Areas with National Park

The George Mason Memorial, located in East Potomac Park near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, commemorates the neglected contributions of an important Founding Father. George Mason was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which served as an inspiration to Thomas Jefferson while drafting the Declaration of Independence. read more...

Phone: 202.426.6841   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Washinton   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: George Mason Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice of American military personnel during one of this nation's least popular wars. The memorial consists of three distinct sections. The three service men statue and flagpole and the women in service to the vietnam war statue. The purpose of this memorial is to separate the issue of the sacrifices of the veterans from the U.S. policy in the war, thereby creating a venue for reconciliation.

Phone: 202.426.6841   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: SW Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Constitution Gardens is a living legacy to the founding of the republic as well as an oasis in the midst of a city landscape. The 50 acres of the park were originally beneath the Potomac River! A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project at the turn of century created the land that became Potomac Park. read more...

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Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: Constitution Gardens

The National World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of the WWII generation. The World War II Memorial creates a distinct, evocative and serene tribute yet remains respectful and sensitive to its historic surroundings. The memorial is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2004. The memorials dedication was on May 29th, 2004. read more...

Phone: 202.426.6841   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: SW Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: National World War II Memorial

In the midst of Washington, D.C., a city of grand memorials to national leaders and significant events, stands an unassuming building commemorating the daily lives of ordinary Americans who made this city, and this nation, unique. The Old Stone House, one of the oldest known structures remaining in the nation's capital, is a simple 18th century dwelling built and inhabited by common people. read more...

Phone: 202-426-6851   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: The Old Stone House

From 1950 to 1953, the United States joined with United Nations forces in Korea to take a stand against what was deemed a threat to democratic nations worldwide. At war's end, a million and a half American veterans returned to a peacetime world of families, homes, and jobs - and to a country long reluctant to view the Korean War as something to memorialize. But to the men and women who served, the Korean War could never be a forgotten war. read more...

Phone: 202.426.6841   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: Korean War Veterans Memorial

By supporting the Union, slaves and free blacks, living in the North and South, courageously advanced the cause of freedom for more than four million enslaved people. The African-American Civil War Memorial commemorates the military service of hundreds of thousands of Civil War era African-American soldiers and sailors. read more...

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Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: African-American Civil War Memorial

Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States-looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people. Jefferson left to the future not only ideas but also a great body of practical achievements. read more...

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Nearest Popular City: SW Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Thomas Jefferson Memorial

With over 1200 acres, Anacostia Park is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet of space for roller skating and special events. read more...

Phone: (202) 690-5185   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Anacostia

The Old Post Office is one of the last remaining examples of Richardsonian Romanesque Architecture in Washington, D.C. The dominant park feature is the spectacular view from the 270-foot tower observation level, which is one of the best of the nation's capital. The Old Post Office Tower is also home to the bells of the U.S. Congress. The Old Post Office is considered by many visitors as Washington's hidden treasure.

Phone: 202-606-8691   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: S.W. Washington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: Old Post Office Tower