Rock Creek Park - Facilities

Rock Creek Park by National Parks Service

VISITOR CENTERS

Nature Center and Planetarium

Open

Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday-Sunday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year days.

Phone

202-895-6070

Location

5200 Glover Road, NW Washington, DC 20015

Closures

Mondays and Tuesdays, New Year's, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Special Programs

Public programs, including nature programs or planetarium shows, are given weekdays at 4:00PM and throughout the weekend. Additionally, groups may reserve educational programs Wednesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Exhibits

Nature exhibits (Exhibit Hall with plants and animals found in the park and a new, bilingual and interactive, Discover/ Descubra Rock Creek Park exhibit on the habitats found in the park), nature trails, and a Discovery Room for preschool children.

Available Facilities

Information desk, Restrooms, Drink machines

Old Stone House

Open

Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday-Sunday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year days.

Phone

202-895-6070 for info

Location

3051 M Street, NW Washington, DC

Special Programs

Group(10 or more)tours of the Old Stone House by reservation only. For information call 202-895-6070

Exhibits

Colonial house, displays on 18th century living, flower/ herb garden.

Available Facilities

Information desk, Book Store

Peirce Barn

Open

Open Noon to 5:00 PM on the Weekends.

Phone

202-282-0927

Location

Tilden and Beach Drive

Special Programs

Public Ranger led nature and historical programs. Environmental, Cultural and Historical education programs by reservation. Call (202) 895-6070.

Exhibits

Mills of Rock Creek Park

Available Facilities

Information desk, Rest Rooms