Rock Creek Park

Glover Archbold Trail detour — For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW. Details ↗

Areas of Meridian Hill Park closed for turf restoration — The turf at Meridian Hill Park is closed through August 17 while we make the park safer and more enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for your patience.

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.

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. Details ↗

Areas of Meridian Hill Park closed for repairs — Much of the upper level of the park is closed to rehabilitate the grass. Fountains and the reflecting pool are open but may be turned off or drained occasionally for maintenance. The reflecting pool will undergo repairs June 20-28. Visit the Meridian Hill Park page for more infor Details ↗

Status of Cascading Fountain at Meridian Hill Park — We appreciate your patience as we work to remove the sediment from the Meridian Hill Cascading Fountain. The discoloration occurred when two long-unused water lines were brought back online as part of our continuing effort to fine-tune the fountain’s operations. Visitors should b Details ↗

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