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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government.
It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation, fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and thousands of years of human history.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Ample parking for hiking, biking and visiting the Nature Center is located at 5200 Glover Rd, NW. Rock Creek Park is a large urban park stretching from the Maryland - DC border to the Potomac River. Rock Creek Park also administers 99 separate neighborhood small sites. A large network of public roads provide access to all points administered by Rock Creek Park.
Weather Notes
Weather in D.C. is often erratic Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is the hottest month Fall: Pleasant, Avg. High: 69°, Avg. Low: 48.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 11.6” Winter: Mild, Avg. High: 45°, Avg. Low: 27.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 9.3”, Avg. Snowfall: 15.4” January is coolest month Hurricanes may impact D.C. in late summer and fall Light droughts are not uncommon in summer
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Mon
91°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 14 mph S
Tue
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 9 mph NW
Wed
85°F
Sunny
5 mph NW
Thu
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 9 mph S
Fri
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph S
Sat
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph NW
Sun
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph NE