Emancipation Group Memorial

Capitol Hill Parks

National Park ยท District of Columbia

NPS Photo/Kenneth Chandler

๐Ÿ“ StateDistrict of Columbia
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ EntryFree
๐Ÿƒ Activities10
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Capitol Hill Parks is an umbrella term for the National Park Service management of a variety of urban parks in Washington, D.C.

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About Capitol Hill Parks

The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangles, the Pennsylvania Avenue Medians, and 59 inner-city triangles and squares.

Park Photos

Emancipation Group Memorial
Sunlight streams through backlit trees illuminating a bicyclist on a sidewalk.
Bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln standing over an enslaved man rising from kneeling.
Stanton
Folger
Bethune Memorial

Activities

Operating Hours

Capitol Hill Parks

Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

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Lincoln Park

Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

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Folger Park

Folger Park is currently closed for rehabilitation. The park is expected to reopen in winter 2025.

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Marion Park

Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

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Stanton Park

Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Capitol Hill Parks?

Capitol Hill Parks is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Capitol Hill Parks?

Popular activities at Capitol Hill Parks include: Arts and Culture, Biking, Food, Picnicking, Flying, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour.

What is the weather like at Capitol Hill Parks?

Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.

How do I get to Capitol Hill Parks?

Visit the official NPS website for detailed directions to Capitol Hill Parks.

Entrance Fees

Free Admission

Weather

Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.

Location

Coordinates38.8900, -76.9903

Official Resources

NPS Official Website