The 10 Best Parks in Washington, DC, DC

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This is one of the best ways to spend a day in the DMV area, and it is a must visit for everyone! I have been here countless times, most recently during Memorial Day weekend. I prefer seeing the monuments in the evening, as they seem to «glow» against the night sky. However, any time of the day is just perfect…

Rachita B.

National Mall

Off the beaten path … but worth a visit despite the shortcomings …I’ve been to other arboretums that are better tended to and are considered better but nevertheless, I love this place. It is a fantastic place to bring your family or date for a day of leisurely picnic and take a break from the bustles of tourist…

J K.

National Arboretum

Bottom Line: Historic, mesmerizing, significant, dramatic and slightly eerie at times.While at Eastern Market I saw a lovely painting of sparkling water cascading down a tiered fountain amongst evergreens and grand architecture. The artist informed me the painting was of Meridian Hill Park, also commonly called…

Courtney K.

Meridian Hill Park

Washington, DC Neighborhoods

Adams Morgan

Brightwood

Capitol Hill

Cleveland Park

Columbia Heights

Dupont Circle

Foggy Bottom

Fort Totten

Georgetown

Hillcrest

Kalorama

Lincoln Park

Mount Pleasant

Navy Yard

NoMa

Palisades

Park View

Pleasant Plains

Shaw

Southeast

Tenleytown

U Street Corridor

Van Ness/Forest Hills

West End

95 places in Washington, DC, ordered by rating:

Fort Reno Park

4.5

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 703-318-2197
Address:	3800 Donaldson Pl NW

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National Mall

4.7

37 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-485-9880
Address:	900 Ohio Dr SW

Parks / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

National Arboretum

4.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-245-2726
Address:	3501 New York Ave NE

Botanical Gardens / Parks

Lincoln Park

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	East Capitol and 11th St

Parks /

Rock Creek Park Nature Center

4.1

21 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	5200 Glover Rd NW

Parks /

Montrose Park

4.3

15 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-282-1063
Address:	R St & 32 St NW

Parks /

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

4.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-426-6905
Address:	1550 Anacostia Ave NE

Parks / Botanical Gardens

Meridian Hill Park

4.3

26 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-895-6070
Address:	16th St & Euclid St NW

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The Yards Park

4.4

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-465-7080
Address:	355 Water St SE

Parks / Venues & Event Spaces

Canal Park

4.4

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	2nd St SE

Parks /

East Potomac Park

3.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Ohio Dr SW

Parks /

Volta Park

3.4

18 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-282-0381
Address:	3400 Volta Pl

Swimming Pools / Parks

Arlington

Annandale

Burke

The 10 Best Parks

Washington, DC, DC, United States

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