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Capitol Hill Parks
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Capitol Hill Parks

Capitol Hill Parks are spread out in various locations on Capitol Hill

Washington, DC

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About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Capitol Hill Parks

Monday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

Lincoln Park

Monday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

Folger Park

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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

Marion Park

Monday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

Stanton Park

Monday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Activities

Arts and CultureBikingFoodPicnickingFlyingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingBus/Shuttle Guided TourJunior Ranger ProgramPlayground

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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