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Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Road Closures and Construction update Fall 2012
Beginning October 15, 2012 construction work on Rock Creek Parkway at Waterside Drive will resume. Delays are expected as lane closures occur to accomodate work. Planned completion for all work is December 2012. More »
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October 16, 17, 18 Beach Drive Closure from Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway to Porter Street
Beach Drive will be closed from Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway at Beach Drive to Porter Street, NW from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 pm daily October 16, 17 and 18. Rock Creek Park maintenance workers will be performing tree work, repairs and tunnel cleaning.
Plan Your Visit
![]() NPS Photo Rock Creek Nature Center 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. |
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Did You Know?
![Andromeda Galaxy Andromeda Galaxy](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121017001720im_/http://www.nps.gov/ncr/images/ROCR_M31-135x65.jpg)
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...