Oxon Run Parkway, Protected natural area in Washington Highlands, United States.
The 126-acre parkland contains winding channels, sandbars, islands, and deep pools along Oxon Run stream flowing toward the Potomac River.
The National Capital Park and Planning Commission established the parkway in 1926 by purchasing land strips along Oxon Run to prevent floodplain development.
The name Oxon derives from Oxford University, as early colonist John Addison graduated from this English institution rather than referring to oxen animals.
The parkland features an upland forest near Southern Avenue with beech trees and mountain laurel, offering opportunities for nature observation.
The area contains a magnolia bog ecosystem where the forest floor displays ferns, representing one of the last remaining such environments in Washington DC.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.83820,-76.98490
Latest update: May 15, 2025 19:31
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