Rock Creek Park - Nature Center & Planetarium
5200 Glover Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015
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OWNER: National Park Service - Rock Creek Park
CONTACT: (202) 895-6070
WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/naturecenter.htm
EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/
Hours: Nature Center: Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm
MANAGED BY: BLM / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Federal
PARK SIZE: 0.04 Acres
PLAYGROUNDS: 3
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 84%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Half-mile self guiding interpretive trail (Woodland Trail). 1/4 mile wheelchair-accessible trail (Edge of the Woods). Planetarium features programs "The Native Americans' Night Sky", "Our Universe", and "Night Sky to Freedom".
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Train
sTrain Line and Stop: The Friendship Heights or Fort Totten Metro stations are the closest to the Nature Center. Take the E-2, E-3 bus (from either Metro stop) to the intersection of Glover & Military Rd. Get off, look to your left and follow the trail up to the Nature Center.
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Birdwatching, Trails
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens, Nature Center
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Length: Less than a half mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas
OTHER:
Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs
Park Information: Maps, Brochures
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
