Rock Creek Park
In A Nutshell
Parking
Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Amphitheatre.
Enter off of 16th Street at Kennedy Street or from Colorado Avenue just west of 16th Street. Please car pool when possible and if you find yourself parking in the neighborhood surrounding the Amphitheatre, please join us in being a good neighbor.
Metro
Metro bus stops on 16th Street are serviced by the S2 & S4 lines running between Silver Spring and MacPherson Square. Bus stops on 14th Street are serviced by the 52 and 54 bus lines.
The closest Metro rail stops are Silver Spring (Red Line) and Columbia Heights (Green Line). Both require transfers to the S2 or S4 bus (at the Silver Spring Metro Station bus terminus or 16th Street and Irving - 1 block west of the Columbia Heights Station).
Visit the Metro website at www.wmata.com or call 202-637-7000 (TDD 202-638-3780) for more information.
Accessibilty
ACCESSIBILITY
Carter Barron is Accessible with Assistance.
Wheel chair patrons please note: Carter Barron Amphitheatre is in the process of being renovated. Wheel chair access has changed. Please contact us for more information. Sign Interpreters are available with at least 2 weeks notice. For more information please call 202-254-2468 (voice) or 202-282-1063 (TTY). Parking for individuals with wheelchair plates or placards is available in marked spaces in the main lot near walkways from the lot to the Amphitheatre. There are also marked spaces available along the box office driveway which is accessible from Colorado Avenue.
Rock Creek In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
