Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Washington

Mei-Ling L. • April 23, 2010The Bonsai Garden and old Capitol steps are my favorite. Find a nook in the Azalea or Dogwood gardens and have a picnic.

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!

Melody • August 30, 2013Absolutely stunning and tranquil place to visit! Getting there by public transportation is doable but once inside it would best to have a vehicle as the place is 446 acres.

Kris • July 17, 2018I love the occasional concert and movie they have in Lincoln Park. Navy band plays every year!

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

T S. • July 15, 2015Nice, calm and beautiful to walk around.

Jon D. • August 26, 2016The lotus festival in July is what everyone will go to, that's why I suggest the weekend before. Everything in bloom, 1/4 the crowd!

Lis R. • August 12, 2016Summer movies are the best

Vikki C. • June 7, 2012Leave fakes on shelf to collect dust.

Zachary B. • June 23, 2011Find a bench and enjoy your lunch. Just watch out for the rabid squirrels.

Kyle R. • August 9, 2014Lots of room to run and play with fellow kind dogs. Very nice!

Cicely L. • October 22, 2016What a nice surprise! Check out the bonsai display and the columns!

TeciaNicole • September 27, 2011Come to the library, located inside the Recreation center... We're open till 9pm on Monday's & Wednesdays

Deborah D. • May 31, 2018Nice clean place to picnic and kids play area is nice too. Not too big, just right size.

Sandra H. • March 7, 2014Awesome just need more time

Jake S. • July 3, 2015Tennis courts are good, a little soft but the park is new and updated

Moreno • February 15, 2011Great park during the spring and summer months. A little hidden place mostly known to area residents. DC Gov't should spruce it up some as it's somewhat weathered and old, but still quiet.

Ronan C. • August 26, 2010a beautiful park around an old civil war fortress.

Brian C. • March 20, 2014Come to the Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival, held every Spring/Summer. Lots of fun and all proceeds go to charity. Outside of that, come here to hike and enjoy nature.

Jus S. • August 27, 2011Nice place...not like NW

Andrew T. • February 22, 2014Slides and climbing gym for kids from toddlers on up.

Phillip J. • July 15, 2013Fun place, wasn't too crowded on a hot Sunday.

C-SPAN • June 1, 2011The Columbus Fountain, in the middle of the circle, was dedicated in 1912. The statue of Columbus was one of the most distinguished creations of Lorado Taft. Learn more history in this video.