Glen Echo Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Glen Echo Park

Begun in 1891 as an idealistic attempt to create a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education,” the park became instead the area’s premier amusement park from 1898-1968.

Today, the park has come full circle, offering year-round educational activities, while two amusement-era destinations (the Spanish Ballroom and Dentzel Carousel) remain major attractions.

Classes, Dances, Theatrical Performances, Festivals and More

Most programming at the park is managed by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Find out what's going on by visiting their website at www.glenechopark.org!
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Glen Echo Park, NPS
7300 MacArthur Boulevard
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

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Phone

24 Hour Events Hotline
(301) 634-2222

Park Ranger Office
(301) 320-1400

Fax

(301) 320-1405

Climate

Glen Echo, Maryland is a suburb of Washington, D.C. Summers are usually humid and hot. Winters are usually above freezing but cold. Snowfalls do occur, but are usually not deep. Spring and fall brings beautiful sunny days as well as wind and rain. Most of the buildings in Glen Echo Park are heated and air-conditioned. Exceptions are the Dentzel Carousel (open May-Sept) and the Spanish Ballroom (dress appropriately for the weather!)