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DC's Best Parks

DC's Best Parks

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Created by M Squared Real Estate • Updated On: September 18, 2017

Experience the great outdoors without experiencing the suburbs.

1. Rock Creek Park

9.3
Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews
Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

2. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews

Joyce G.Joyce Gottlieb: Great place to walk--nice view in the heart of Georgetown!

Constitution Gardens is one of DC's Best Parks.

3. Constitution Gardens

8.8
1900 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Garden · Northwest Washington · 14 tips and reviews
The Ellipse — President's Park South is one of DC's Best Parks.

4. The Ellipse — President's Park South

8.3
Ellipse Rd NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 22 tips and reviews

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: The original appropriation known as President’s Park is now divided into three distinct spaces: the White House Grounds, the Ellipse, and Lafayette Square

Fort DuPont Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

5. Fort DuPont Park

7.6
Fort Dupont Drive SE (Fort Davis Drive SE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Fort Dupont · 4 tips and reviews

foodie h.foodie huxtable: Check out the 'Summer In the City' concert series! Gather your friends, pack a picnic and grab a chair/blanket. It's fun, FREE and family-friendly. www.nps.gov/ncro/publicaffairs/summerinthecity.htm

East Potomac Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

6. East Potomac Park

8.7
1001-1099 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Washington · 10 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: The park features many of Washington's famous cherry trees, has terrific views of the city and is a popular place for biking, running, fishing and picnicking.

Kalorama Recreation Center & Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

7. Kalorama Recreation Center & Park

7.6
1875 Columbia Rd NW (at 19th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Adams Morgan · 7 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Kalorama Park is a large playground in the heart of Adams Morgan next to Kalorama Recreation Center. The playgrounds are divided into big-kid and little-kid fenced play areas.

Friendship Recreation Center (Turtle Park) is one of DC's Best Parks.

8. Friendship Recreation Center (Turtle Park)

7.7
45th and Van Ness St NW, Washington, D.C.
Recreation Center · AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley · 3 tips and reviews

DoraDora: The most popular kids' playground in NW DC has a sprayground open Memorial Day-Labor Day—bring your suits! Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Fort Reno Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

9. Fort Reno Park

7.9
3950 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Chevy Chase · 8 tips and reviews
Anacostia Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

10. Anacostia Park

8.2
1900 Anacostia Dr SE, Washington, D.C.
Park · Southeast Washington · 13 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: With over 1200 acres, Anacostia Park follows the Anacostia River and is one of Washington, DC's largest recreation areas.

Battery Kemble Park is one of DC's Best Parks.

11. Battery Kemble Park

7.4
Chain Bridge Road, Washington, D.C.
Park · Foxhall-Palisades · 5 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: During the Civil War, the site held a battery that held two 100-pounder Parrott rifles to guard approaches to the Chain Bridge.