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Capitol Hill Parks

Capitol Hill Parks includes those park areas managed by National Capital Parks-East between 2nd Streets NE and SE and the Anacostia River. Included in this group are Lincoln; Folger, Stanton; and Marion Parks; Maryland Avenue Triangles; Pennsylvania Avenue Medians; Squares and Triangles, including Seward Square, and Potomac Avenue Metro Stations, Twining Square; and otherinner-city triangles and squares. When Pierre L'Enfant submitted his design for the Capital City of Washington in 1790, a system of grand avenues, public buildings and grounds dominated the overall plan. Many of the parks, medians, circles, squares and triangles of Capitol Hill Parks evolved from this plan and its subsequent modification, in 1901, by the McMillan Commission. Their purpose is to provide urban greenspace within the City of Washington for relaxation, aesthetic enjoyment, and historic commemoration. For information, contact National Capital Parks-East Headquarters at (202)690-5185.

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Park Regulations & Safety Permits Providing opportunities for appropriate public enjoyment is an important part of the National Park Service's mission. Capitol Hill Parks includes park areas between 2nd Streets NE and SE...read more

Things To Do Things To Do As community-based parks in the Capitol Hill area, the Capitol Hill Parks serve as leisure-time recreation facilities, greenways, and parking areas. The larger parks, especially Lincoln...read more

Sights to See Places There are many park areas in the constellation known as the Capitol Hill Parks. Some are large urban park areas, such as Folger, Lincoln, Marion and Stanton parks....read more

Who's Who at the Park Management Capitol Hill Parks is a unit of National Capital Parks—East. The Site Manager is Robert Parker, who is also the Site Manager for the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National...read more

History History & Culture The neighborhood that is now called Capitol Hill, straddles two quadrants of the city, Southeast and Northeast. To the east of Capital Hill lies the Anacostia...read more

Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 Centennial Vision In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks...read more

Planning Your Visit Plan Your Visit Providing opportunities for appropriate public enjoyment is an important part of the National Park Service's mission. As community-based parks in the Capitol Hill area, they serve...read more

In A Nutshell Fees & Reservations The Capitol Hill Parks exist to provide opportunities for appropriate public enjoyment in an inner-city environment. All public gatherings require permits and must abide by National...read more