Suggestions for Park near Washington

Sunny J. • February 22, 2010Go in the spring/summer for the great drum circle. Nice view of the nation's capital. Nice place in the city for a picnic.Waterfall and fountain is unique.

Bikabout • January 27, 2017The Yards splash pad is right off the Anacostia River Trail and proximal to Ice Cream Jubilee. This is one of the coolest public spaces in the world. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc

Majed A. • April 10, 2020Nice waterfront to walk, exercise and to enjoy the view.

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

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

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

Zachary B. • June 24, 2011One of my favorite parks of DC...very relaxing.

Rudi R. • August 27, 2016It's a point park that's frequented by bicyclists, runners, rollerbladers, fishermen, and people washing their cars. Too many tour buses.

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

Chihi Y. • June 26, 2013Good music, yummy food trucks and refreshing water fountains :)

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

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

Richard G. • April 26, 2015Check out the fantastic views of Georgetown, the Potomac River, and Virginia beyond.

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

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!

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

Sally A. • April 27, 2014Another hidden gem in Southwest DC.

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

Melissa P. • October 15, 2012A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.

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!

Carlos A. • August 24, 2016A bronze equestrian statue, sculpted by Clark Mills and depicting George Washington riding his horse during the Battle of Princeton, is the real attraction of this park.

Daniela G. • June 1, 2015Beautiful park for running and practice exercises!

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.

Slightly P. • August 17, 2017Beautiful statues and sculptures with historical context provided. People were walking around or laying down on their breaks. It was a nice, social area to walk through.

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.

Arnaud G. • June 23, 2013Great basketball playground but currently under renovation.

John B. • March 10Very kid friendly!

Walburga A M. • February 19, 2013love watching the skaters during winter