• Rock Creek

    Rock Creek

    Park District of Columbia

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  • Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway 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 »

Fees & Reservations

ENTRANCE FEES

General Admission to Rock Creek Park

Free!

Group Picnic reservations

Details:
Reservations for group picnic areas are made in person at:

DC Department of Parks and Recreation
1250 U Street, NW, 1st Floor
Washington DC 20009

Phone (202) 673-7647
The fee is $7.00 per permitted period. Payment must by made by check or money order.

Credit cards and cash are not accepted.

 

Sports Field
Details:

Reservation required sports fields are located at: Rock Creek Tennis Center, 16th & Kennedy Streets 4 sports fields, Fort Reno 2 sports fields. To obtain a reservation permit for sports fields go in person with a valid photo identification to:

DC Department of Parks & Recreation
1250 U Street, NW, 1st Floor
Washington DC 20009

(202) 671-2597

The fee for a permit is $7.00. Payment must by made by check, money order or credit card. Cash is not accepted.

 
Weddings

Details:

Special Use Permits are issued for small wedding ceremonies ONLY and for three different locations in the Park - Old Stone House (garden area only), Montrose Park and Meridian Hill.

The fee for a wedding permit is $200.00

Contact Special Park Uses Ranger at 202-895-6000 for more information or e-mail e-mail us

Did You Know?

Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) at about 2.5 million light years from the earth is the farthest object visible to the naked eye. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park. More...