Marvin Gaye Park (Central)
5200 Foote Street NE, Washington DC 20019
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OWNER: DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Hours: Dawn-Dusk
MANAGED BY: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION City
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
PLAYGROUNDS: 3
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 59%
GENERAL INFO:
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Fit Trail. The main trail runs 1.6 miles to (West) Marvin Gaye Park. Soilful City Garden is located at the corner of 53rd and Dix Street.
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Bus
lBus Route: W4
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Seating
Playground Shade: Some
Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material
Additional Features: Community Gardens
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Bicycling
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 8-12 ft
Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Fitness/Exercise Stations
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic
Open Space Shade: Lots
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream
