6 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 6 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
Extended Work Hours and Temporary Road Closure on Piney Branch Parkway
On Piney Branch Pkwy, from October 26 to October 30, 2026, extended work hours will be in effect, originally from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m to now 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to support milling and paving operations and allow work to be completed more safely and productively. Also, on November 2, 2026, Piney Branch Pkwy will be closed between 17th St and Beach Dr from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the closure, four speed humps and one raised crosswalk will be installed.
Posted or updated Oct 26, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Closure
Partial Closure of Beach Drive for Hazardous Tree Work
On Sat, Oct. 31, from 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Rock Creek Park will temporarily close Beach Dr between Piney Branch Pkwy NW and the Park Rd/Tilden St access points for emergency tree removals and hazardous tree pruning. This section will be closed to vehicles and bicyclists, but the multi-use path will remain open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic entering from Piney Branch Pkwy will not be able to travel north on Beach Dr. Northbound traffic from Rock Creek Pkwy will be diverted to Park Rd or Tilden St.
Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Closure
Partial Closure of Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level
The upper-level grass panels at Meridian Hill Park will be temporarily closed to the public from October 13 through November 9, 2026, to facilitate restoration work and protect public safety. Fencing and signage will mark the closure. The upper plaza, other portions of Meridian Hill Park, and nearby park areas will remain open to the public, though access to the turf areas will be restricted.
Posted or updated Oct 12, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Closure
Waterside Drive NW Road Closure Temporarily Delayed
The planned roadway closure has been temporarily postponed after crews discovered a large early‑1900s utility line during preliminary excavation. The construction team is evaluating the line to determine necessary steps before work can safely proceed. This precaution will help minimize disruptions and avoid unnecessarily extending the roadway closure. We will share an update as soon as more information is available.
Posted or updated Sep 17, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Closure
Nature Center and Planetarium Closure
The Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations.
Posted or updated Apr 7, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Closure
Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.
Posted or updated Nov 8, 2024 ·Details on nps.gov
