Glover Archbold Park

Glover Archbold Park is a 183-acre green space in Northwest Washington, DC, with natural surface paths that follow Foundry Branch, a tributary of the Potomac River. The grounds offer multiple entry points and connect green areas with waterways in an urban setting.

Charles Glover and Anne Archbold donated the land in 1924 to create a bird sanctuary, which later led to registration as a National Historic Place in 2007. The gift was part of an early movement to preserve natural areas in growing cities.

The park contains a Victory Garden from World War II near W Street NW, which represents a national food production movement during wartime. Visitors can still see how this space was part of a community effort toward self-sufficiency.

The park is open during daylight hours year-round with no entry fee and offers multiple trailheads near 44th Street and Greenwich Parkway. The natural surface paths vary by season and weather, so appropriate footwear is advisable.

More than 110 bird species live in the park, including Barred Owls and woodpeckers, making it a prime spot for bird watching. This biodiversity is remarkable for a green space surrounded by a major city.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.92537,-77.08204

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27