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Washington DC Parks, Washington DC Gardens and Washington DC Arboretums (Washington, DC, USA)



Washington can really boast about its wide variety of parks, ranging from the largest to the smallest parks. You would never imagine that the city of Washington would have so much green and open space throughout.

Many areas have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees or a huge park covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in Washington, providing a calming and tranquil oasis, right in the heart of hectic Washington city life.




Washington Gardens: US Botanic Garden - 245 1st Street Southwest, Washington, DC, 20024, USA
Tel: +1 202 225 8333
Washington's US Botanic Garden is situated in the National Mall area of Washington DC and features many beautiful, landscaped gardens. Attractions include the large iron and glass conservatory, which was designed in 1931, housing around 4,000 exotic and local plant specimens, seasonal exhibitions, colorful planting schemes in the gardens, and the new outdoor National Garden.
Gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00 (later during the summer)
Gardens admission: free

Washington Gardens: Potomac Regional Park - 2845 North Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, 20118, USA
Tel: +1 703 528 5406
Located in the Arlington region of Virginia, close to Washington, Potomac Regional Park features more than 100 acres of woodlands, filled with wildlife and natural plants. There is also a nature center at the park, which displays interesting exhibits on wildlife and archaeological items. Other attractions at the park include a nature trail, herb gardens, wildflower areas and immaculate vegetable gardens.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset

Washington Gardens: River Farm Garden Park - 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA, 22308, USA
Tel: +1 703 768 5700
River Farm Garden Park, in Arlington city, Virginia, was once owned by George Washington. Covering almost 30 acres, this attractive park is now owned and managed by the American Horticulture Society and features numerous attractive, landscaped, themed gardens, many of which are planted with unusual and rare plants. The large mansion is also open to the public and is full of historical memorabilia.
Gardens open: May to October, Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Gardens admission: free

Washington Gardens: Rock Creek Park - 5200 Glover Road Northwest, Washington, DC, 20008, USA
Tel: +1 202 282 1063
Rock Creek Park is located in the Woodley Park area of Washington DC, close to the Woodley Park Zoo Metro station. This large park is popular with both locals and tourists visiting Washington and features a large woodland, picnic areas, cycle trails, pathways suitable for jogging, a popular public golf course, a number of tennis courts and an interesting nature center, with information about the park's extensive wildlife.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset

Washington Gardens: Upton Hill Regional Park - 6060 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 20117, USA
Tel: +1 703 534 3437
Arlington's Upton Hill Regional Park is home to a wide range of outdoor activities and is close to the city of Washington DC. The park has a number of attractions, including popular outdoor swimming pool which is open during the summer months, a miniature golf course, a large pond, attractive gardens, a snack bar and many seating areas.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset

Washington Gardens: Enid A. Haupt Garden - 1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, 20560, USA
Tel: +1 202 357 2700
The Enid A. Haupt Garden can be found in the Smithsonian area of Washington DC, close to Independence Avenue. Highlights include landscaped, Victorian-style gardens, an attractive rooftop garden area, brick pathways and a number of benches.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset
Gardens admission: free

Washington Gardens: Fort Ward Museum and Park - 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, 22304, USA
Tel: +1 703 838 4848
Fort Ward Museum and Park, in Virginia's Alexandria city, was originally part of the extensive defense network constructed around Washington during the Civil War. The park covers around 40 acres, with highlights including an impressive amphitheater, which holds many concerts in the summer months, gardens, picnic areas and Fort Ward itself, which has been restored and features an interesting museum, exhibiting many interesting artifacts.
Gardens open: daily - 09:00 to sunset
Gardens admission: free

Washington Gardens: Glen Echo Park - 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, 20812, USA
Tel: +1 301 492 6282
Glen Echo Park is situated in the Glen Echo area of Maryland, close to Washington DC. The park is very popular with young children and features a stunning, colorful carousel ride, regular puppet shows, children's stories at the Adventure Theater and dancing at the park's Spanish Ballroom.
Gardens open: daily - 06:00 to 01:00

Washington Gardens: Great Falls Park - 11710 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac, MD, 20854, USA
Tel: +1 301 299 3613
Featuring spectacular views of the Potomac River, Great Falls Park is located in Maryland, close to Washington DC. The park has a number of attractions, including a large amount of wildlife, fishing for permit holders, barge trips on the canal, pathways and many seating areas.
Gardens open: daily - 07:00 to sunset

Washington Gardens: Montrose Park - R Street Northwest, (between 28th and 32nd streets), Washington, DC, 20008, USA
Tel: +1 202 282 1063
Montrose Park, to the north of the Georgetown district of Washington DC is a particularly popular park in Washington. Highlights at Washington's Montrose Park include large woodlands, pathways, seating areas, a playground area for children and picnic tables.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset
Gardens admission: free

Washington Gardens: Bluemont Park - 601 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, 22207, USA
Tel: +1 703 228 6525
Bluemont Park can be found in a residential area at city of Arlington, close to Washington DC, and covers around 70 acres. Attractions at this park include cycle trails, jogging pathways, picnic tables and areas to play sports, including basketball.
Gardens open: daily - until sunset

Washington Gardens: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens - 1900 Anacostia Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, 20020, USA
Tel: +1 202 426 6905
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located in the Anacostia region of Washington, between Anacostia Avenue and Douglas Street Northeast. With many ponds and around 12 acres of marshland, this park is full more than 100,000 unusual and native water plants, many of which have spectacular flowers during the summer and wonderful seed heads later on in the year.
Gardens open: daily - 07:00 to 16:15
Gardens admission: free

 
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