Rock Creek Park    

Contact Information:
Rock Creek Park  
3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20008 
202-895-6000
http://www.nps.gov/rocr/

Size: 1,755 acres

Location: Rock Creek Park is located in Washington, DC, along Rock Creek and its tributaries, from the National Zoo to the DC boundary. 

Description: One of the largest urban parks in the United States, this wooded preserve contains a wide range of natural, historical, and recreational features in the midst of Washington, D.C. Points of interest include: the Nature Center and Planetarium, the focal point for activities related to the park's natural history; the Old Stone House, the oldest house in Washington; Peirce Mill, a gristmill where corn and wheat were ground into flour using water power from Rock Creek; and the remains of Civil War earthen fortifications, including Fort Stevens, the site of the only battle within the District of Columbia during the Civil War.

Operating Hours: The Park is open during daylight hours, 7 days a week. Contact the park for specific hours for the Nature Center and Planetarium, the Old Stone House, and the Peirce Barn.

History: Authorized on September 27, 1890; transferred to National Park Service on June 10, 1933.

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