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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.
Features
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White Tailed Deer Management Plan
The NPS has released the final White Tailed Deer Management Plan for Rock Creek Park.
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Ranger Led Programs
Rangers lead a variety of interpretative programs that range from natural history, historical, recreational and astronomy, throughout the park.
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Rock Creek Park's New Media Surge
Rock Creek Park has a variety of podcasts, vodcasts, cell phone tours, and photos for virtual and on site visitors alike to enjoy.
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Wish Upon a Star
The Rock Creek Park's planetarium serves as an astronomy laboratory, allowing visitors to study the sky under ideal conditions.
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Exploring the Sky
For nearly fifty years this program has offered visitors the opportunity to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within DC.
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Civil War Defenses of Washington
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War forts, seven of which are located in Rock Creek.
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Carter Barron Amphitheatre
The 2012 Carter Barron Amphitheatre season is here! Click on the link below for more information.
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Did You Know?
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...