• Rock Creek

    Rock Creek

    Park District of Columbia

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  • Rock Creek Parkway Closed, Sunday September 16 5:50 am through 11:00 am

    Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be closed for the Navy/Air Force Half Marathon and Five Miler on September 16, 2012 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

  • Road Closures and Construction

    The contractor will continue punch list work on the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. There may be temporary lane closures during non-rush hours for miscellaneous punch list work. More »

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  • Young Planetarium

    Wednesday, September 19, 2012

    An introduction to the night sky for young astronomers. Ages 4 to 8 and families. More

  • Creature Feature

    Friday, September 21, 2012

    Get acquainted with the Nature Center’s live animals and assist in their feeding. All ages. More

  • Seasonal Night Sky

    Saturday, September 22, 2012

    Explore the season's brightest stars, planets and constealltions. More

  • Lincoln-Thomas Day

    Saturday, September 22, 2012

    Visit Fort Stevens and discover the life and legacy of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, "the owner of Fort Stevens". More

  • Exploring the Universe: Peace in the Sky

    Saturday, September 22, 2012

    In this planetarium program, explore how wpace is the dominion for all nations. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Before the Park History Hike

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Discover what life was like in Rock Creek Park before 1890. Ages 9 to adult. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Planetarium Film "Zula Patrol - Down to Earth"

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Zula Patrol pursue time traveling villain who is dumping toxic waste in Earth's prehistoric past. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Creature Feature

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Meet the live animals who live at the Nature Center. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Autumn Night Sky: When I Wish Upon a Star

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Planetarium program for ages 5 to adult. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Planetarium Film - "Dawn of the Space Age"

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Learn about man's efforts to explore space. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Peirce Mill Grinds Again

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Milling demonstrations at this water powered 19th century grist mill. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Planetarium Film "Oasis in Space"

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Search for water in the universe. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Planetarium Film "Black Holes: the Edge of Infinity"

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Planetarium film utilizing computer simulations to explore black holes. More

  • Rock Creek Park Day: Kids in Parks Track Trails Ribbon Cutting and Ranger-led Walk

    Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Kids in Parks Track Trails Ribbon Cutting and Ranger-led Walk More

  • Young Planetarium

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

    An introduction to the night sky for young astronomers. Ages 4 to 8 and families. More

  • Creature Feature

    Friday, September 28, 2012

    Get acquainted with the Nature Center’s live animals and assist in their feeding. All ages. More

  • Seasonal Night Sky

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Explore the season's brightest stars, planets and constealltions. More

  • Peek at the Creek

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Expreience today's landscape and look for evidence of ages gone by. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Exploring the Universe: Peace in the Sky

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    In this planetarium program, explore how wpace is the dominion for all nations. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Ranger-Led Horseback Tour

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

    Experience Rock Creek Park on horseback. Participants must be 12 or older and weight limits apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance for this one-hour tour. Fee $40. More

  • Seasonal Night Sky

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

    Explore the season's brightest stars, planets and constealltions. More

Did You Know?

Presdent Lincoln

President Lincoln came under enemy fire on July 12, 1864 at the Battle of Fort Stevens in northern Washington, DC.