Lincoln Park, Public park in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
Lincoln Park occupies a central location in Capitol Hill, stretching between 11th and 13th Streets, with East Capitol Street marking its northern and southern boundaries.
The National Park Service maintains this green space, which served as Lincoln Hospital during the Civil War, providing medical care for 2,575 Union Army soldiers.
Two significant monuments stand in the park: the 1876 Emancipation Memorial featuring President Lincoln and a 1974 statue honoring educator Mary McLeod Bethune.
The park includes two enclosed playgrounds for children, extensive lawns for outdoor activities, and designated areas where residents regularly exercise with their dogs.
Frederick Douglass delivered a keynote speech to 25,000 people during the unveiling ceremony of the Emancipation Memorial on April 14, 1876.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1862
Operator: National Park Service
Part of: National Capital Parks-East, L'Enfant Plan, Capitol Hill
Website: https://nps.gov/cahi/learn/historyculture/cahi_lincoln.htm
GPS coordinates: 38.88970,-76.98970
Latest update: December 1, 2025 12:32
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