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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 »
Coyote Frequently Asked Questions
![]() Coyote 1. Are there coyotes in Rock Creek Park? 2. What do they look like? 3. What do they eat? 4. Are they dangerous to people? 5. Are they dangerous to pets? 6. What should I do if I see a coyote? If you see a coyote in the Washington, D.C. portion of Rock Creek Park, report the sighting to Resource Management Specialist Ken Ferebee at 202-895-6221. Let Ken know the date, time and location you saw the animal. Try to be as specific as possible. Leave your name and phone number so Ken can call you back if he has more questions. 7. What can neighbors do to prevent any unwanted contact and protect their pets and the coyotes?
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![]() A Coyote in Rock Creek Park
photograph by USPP Officer Bellis
8. What is the park going to do about the coyote?
Nothing at this time- Coyotes have entered the park on their own and are subject to the same protection as other park wildlife under park regulations. Coyotes do not present a problem or a threat to public safety. The park will continue to monitor the situation and manage accordingly. |
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Did You Know?
![Peirce Mill Peirce Mill](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121010154105im_/http://www.nps.gov/ncr/images/ROCR_pmill130x65.jpg)
Peirce Mill was built in the early 1820's by Isaac Peirce. It operated commercially until the main shaft broke in 1897.