Capitol Hill Parks

Capitol Hill Parks consists of four main green spaces: Folger Park, Lincoln Park, Marion Park, and Stanton Park, plus 59 smaller parks distributed throughout the neighborhood. Each space features open lawns, walking paths, playground equipment, and seating areas for outdoor activities and community use.

Lincoln Park became the first site in the United States dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in 1867 and features the Emancipation Memorial, funded by formerly enslaved people. This monument marked an important moment in how Americans remembered both the president and the struggle for freedom.

The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park depicts the educator sharing her legacy with children and honors her work in African American education. This monument serves as a gathering place for community reflection on her lasting impact.

The parks are open daily from 5 AM to midnight with free access and no admission fees required. Most paths are well-maintained and easy to navigate, with playgrounds clearly marked throughout the area.

The National Park Service manages 59 circles and triangles in this area that were part of Pierre L'Enfant's original 1791 design plan for Washington D.C. These geometric shapes remain visible in how streets wrap around the parks today.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.88917,-76.99684

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44