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National Capital Parks-East
National Capital Parks-East is a National Park Service site in District of Columbia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
District of Columbia No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the riverside trails of Anacostia Park to the homes of American leaders like Frederick Douglass and Carter G.”
Active alerts
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Closures
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
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Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Birding at Fort Washington Park
Come for the history, stay for the birds. Fort Washington Park has a diverse array of bird species spread among its distinct ecosystems.
Year-round Pets allowed
Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
5-10 Minutes Year-round
See all 12 things to do in National Capital Parks-East →
Activities the NPS lists for National Capital Parks-East.
Biking
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Operating hours
National Capital Parks — East is an administrative unit that manages multiple park sites throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland. The headquarters building is located in Anacostia Park.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 771-208-1453
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020
- Coordinates
- 38.8659, -76.9940· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/nace/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.