Stanton Park, urban park operated by the National Park Service in Washington, D.C.
Stanton Park is an urban park in Washington, D.C., covering about 4 acres in the northeast area of Capitol Hill. It features pathways, green spaces, flower beds, a playground for children, and benches scattered under trees.
The park appeared in Pierre L'Enfant's original 1791 plan for Washington as plot number 5. It became a public park in 1867 and was redesigned in 1933 with new pathways and flower beds, before a playground was added in 1964.
The park is named after Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War under President Lincoln. Its name connects the place to the era following the Civil War and reflects its importance in American history.
The park is easily accessible by public transit and offers wheelchair access for all visitors. Use the pathways for a walk or find a quiet spot on one of the benches to relax.
At the center of the park stands an equestrian statue of General Nathanael Greene, a hero of the American Revolution. The statue was erected after the war to commemorate his role in leading troops to victory in the southern colonies.
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