Capitol Hill Parks, Historic parks in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., United States
Capitol Hill Parks encompasses four main green spaces: Folger Park, Lincoln Park, Marion Park, and Stanton Park, along with 59 smaller urban spaces throughout the neighborhood.
Lincoln Park became the first location in the United States dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in 1867, featuring the Emancipation Memorial funded by formerly enslaved individuals.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park portrays the educator passing her legacy to children, representing her contributions to African American education.
The parks remain open daily from 5:00 AM until midnight, providing spaces for outdoor activities, children's playgrounds, and community gatherings without entrance fees.
The National Park Service manages 59 circles and triangles within this area, which were part of Pierre L'Enfant's original 1791 design for Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.88917,-76.99684
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:34
United States Supreme Court Building
680 m
Library of Congress
686 m
Capitol Hill
300 m
Emancipation Memorial
580 m
United States Capitol Complex
916 m
Thomas Jefferson Building
755 m
Hart Senate Office Building
768 m
Dirksen Senate Office Building
854 m
Folger Shakespeare Library
549 m
C Street Center
757 m
James Madison Memorial Building
734 m
John Adams Building
513 m
United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection
916 m
Eastern Market
289 m
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial
692 m
Lincoln Park
621 m
Court of Neptune Fountain
773 m
Florida House on Capitol Hill
572 m
Old Naval Hospital
759 m
Major General Nathanael Greene
541 m
Moldenhauer Archives
630 m
Hiram W. Johnson House
749 m
Friendship House
597 m
Olive Risley Seward
329 m
Folger Park
691 m
Northeast Neighborhood Library
593 m
Watterston House
663 m
Southeast Neighborhood Library
568 mReviews
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