East Potomac Park, Urban recreational park in Southwest Washington D.C., United States
East Potomac Park spans 394 acres on a constructed island between the Washington Channel and Potomac River, southeast of the Jefferson Memorial.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers initiated the park's construction in 1882 through a land reclamation project that created 730 acres of new terrain.
The park features multiple sports facilities, including a golf course, tennis courts, and athletic fields that serve the Washington D.C. community throughout the year.
Visitors can access the park through Ohio Drive SW, with operating hours from 6 AM to midnight and public transportation available via DC Circulator's National Mall Route.
The park contains 1,800 Japanese Cherry trees planted along Ohio Drive during the Johnson administration, creating seasonal displays along the waterfront paths.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1834
Operator: National Park Service
Part of: East and West Potomac Parks Historic District
GPS coordinates: 38.87000,-77.02600
Latest update: May 15, 2025 22:21
Washington DC is the political center of the USA with the White House, Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The city houses national museums including the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art and Library of Congress. Historical districts, parks and monuments complete the urban landscape.
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