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Rock Creek Park
Plan Your Visit
 

Exploring the nation's history, walking along a quiet trail, bicycling along Rock Creek, attending a Ranger led program or viewing wildlife -all of these and more can be done in Rock Creek Park. 

Whether you are a regular commuter, or just visiting the Rock Creek Park, these pages will help in planning your visit.
Ranger leading a program
Ranger led programs
Rock Creek Park conducts ranger led programs. Check our calendar of events for dates and times.
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Planetarium Spitz SciDome projector
Planetarium Spitz SciDome projector
Rock Creek Park Planetarium
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Telescope
Exploring the Sky
Join the National Capital Astronomers and the NPS for stargazing
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Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers radio tracking box turtles.
Join us as we celebrate Rock Creek Park's 118th birthday.
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Presdent Lincoln  

Did You Know?
The only time a presiding president came under enemy fire during a time of war occurred on July 12, 1864 at the Battle of Fort Stevens in northern Washington, DC.

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Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 11:15 EST