Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Open-air theatre in Rock Creek Park, United States.
The Carter Barron Amphitheatre features a limestone structure with 4,200 seats positioned on a natural hillside within Rock Creek Park in Washington D.C.
The National Park Service initiated construction in December 1949 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Washington D.C. as the national capital.
The amphitheatre presents performances spanning reggae, Latin, classical, gospel, pop, R&B, jazz, theater, and dance genres throughout its seasonal programming.
The venue remains closed since 2017 due to structural issues, with renovation plans requiring between $520,000 and $620,000 for stage rehabilitation.
President Harry S. Truman renamed the facility in 1951 to honor Carter T. Barron, who envisioned the space as accessible to all populations.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: December 1949
Official opening: August 4, 1950
Capacity: 4200
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Address: 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 20011
Website: https://nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/cbarron.htm
GPS coordinates: 38.95029,-77.04174
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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