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Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. But our work doesn’t stop there.
We are proud that tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual citizens ask for our help in revitalizing their communities, preserving local history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close to home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.
Taking care of the national parks and helping Americans take care of their communities is a job we love, and we need—and welcome—your help and support.
Our Mission
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a park entrance pass?
Only 118 of your 417 park sites charge entrance fees. You can obtain park entrance passes by visiting a park site that charges an entrance fee. Entrance fee sites have passes available; we recommend calling a park prior to your visit. (See the park search to locate a specific park.) There are a number of entrance passes available, including park-specific passes as well as passes that offer entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites in addition to the national parks (Annual, Military, Senior, 4th Grade, Access, and Volunteer passes). Learn more about the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
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Operating Hours & Seasons
National Capital Parks-East Headquarters
National Capital Parks-East is an administrative unit for multiple parks throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland. The headquarters building is located in Anacostia Park. Please note the headquarters hours are separate from the park hours. The headquarters is closed all federal holidays.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Tuesday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Wednesday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Thursday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Friday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
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- Columbus Day:
- Closed
- Christmas Day:
- Closed
- Independence Day:
- Closed
- Labor Day:
- –
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
- –
- Memorial Day:
- Closed
- New Year’s Day:
- Closed
- Washington’s Birthday:
- Closed
- Thanksgiving Day:
- –
- Veterans Day:
- –
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Free Entrance
National Capital Parks-East is located in Anacostia Park, which is fee free.
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National Capital Parks-East is located in Anacostia Park, which is fee free.
A Journey To Parks Beyond The Capital
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs
Directions
DC295 South to the Exit for I-694/I-395/Capitol Hill then a left Exit 4B to 11th St SE/MLK Jr Ave. Turn Left at light onto 11st/MLK JR. ** I-295 North to Exit 4B to 11th St SE/MLK Jr Ave. Turn Right at the light. ** From downtown DC: I-395 to I-695/SW Freeway, take Exit 1C 11th St SE. Turn Right onto 11th St ** ** At the light turn Right onto Good Hope Road. At the Stop Sign turn Left. Turn Left at the next road way.
Weather
Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
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