Barnard Hill Park

Barnard Hill Park is an urban green space in Woodridge featuring wooded slopes, open grassy areas, and unpaved trails. The land includes picnic spots, playing fields, and walking routes that connect through the various terrain.

The land was acquired in 1930 by the National Capital Park Commission and named after General John G. Barnard, a significant Civil War figure. This purchase was part of a larger effort to create green spaces across the region.

The park serves as a gathering place where neighbors regularly meet and spend time together. People use it as part of their daily routines and for community activities, making it an important part of local life.

The park is easily accessible on foot and offers both open areas and shaded wooded sections for different preferences. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the trails are unpaved and can become slippery after rain.

The park marks the eastern end of a connected green corridor that reaches to Fort Totten Park and forms a boundary between Washington D.C. and Maryland. This linked strip of green space allows visitors to explore multiple parks in sequence.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.93925,-76.97069

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43