What are the hours at Rock Creek Park?

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset; Tue: Sunrise to Sunset; Wed: Sunrise to Sunset; Thu: Sunrise to Sunset; Fri: Sunrise to Sunset; Sat: Sunrise to Sunset; Sun: Sunrise to Sunset (Rock Creek Park lands)

Does Rock Creek Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Rock Creek Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Rock Creek Park open right now?

Q: Is Rock Creek Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Rock Creek Park is partially closed. Partial Closure of Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level

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Partially closed

Rock Creek Park is partially closed.

Why this statusPartial Closure of Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital.

Type: Park
State: DC
Nearest town: Washington

About Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation, fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and thousands of years of human history.

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Visitor info

Address5200 Glover Road NW, Washington, DC 20015

Phone(202) 895-6000

Websitewww.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm ↗

Hours

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Rock Creek Park lands

Getting thereAmple parking for hiking, biking and visiting the Nature Center is located at 5200 Glover Road NW. Rock Creek Park is a large urban park stretching from the Maryland - DC border to the Potomac River. Rock Creek Park also administers 99 separate neighborhood small sites. A large network of public roads provide access…

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How we read this status

We derive Rock Creek Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Partial Closure of Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level Full method: how we check park status.