German-American Friendship Garden, Public garden at Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets Northwest, Washington DC, United States.
The German-American Friendship Garden features native plants from both Germany and the United States across multiple planting beds with two fountains at its center.
President Ronald Reagan and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dedicated this garden in 1988 to commemorate 300 years of German immigration to America.
The garden includes interpretive panels that detail the historical contributions and achievements of German-Americans throughout United States history.
Located within the Washington Monument grounds, the garden receives seven million visitors annually and offers seating areas near the fountains.
Landscape architect Wolfgang Oehme created the original design in 1983, incorporating traditional German horticultural elements with American native species.
GPS coordinates: 38.89187,-77.03655
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:00
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