Anacostia Park
WashingtonThe park is open daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. The skating-rental booth, programs, permits, concessions, fields, and special events use separate seasonal schedules.
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East Potomac Park & Hains Point
WashingtonEast Potomac Park closes to all traffic daily from 1 a.m.-5 a.m. Individual golf, miniature golf, tennis, picnic reservations, restrooms, and concessions follow separate schedules, and the Hains Point loop can close for flooding, snow, events, or safety.
Georgetown Waterfront Park
WashingtonThe outdoor waterfront is generally open during National Park Service park hours. The fountain is seasonal and may close for maintenance, weather, water-quality work, or winterization.
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
WashingtonStandard garden hours are daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m. During the current summer schedule, hours extend to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and remain 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; check current dates before visiting.
Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park)
WashingtonMay-October hours are 5 a.m.-midnight; November-April hours are 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Construction or restoration work can restrict individual lawns, paths, sculpture, or fountain areas.
National Mall
WashingtonThe outdoor National Mall and memorial grounds are open 24 hours. Monument interiors, museums, visitor services, roads, and restrooms use separate schedules.
Rock Creek Park
WashingtonPark land is open sunrise to sunset. Public roads remain open 24 hours unless posted or temporarily closed; the Nature Center, planetarium, mill, stables, and programs use shorter schedules.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
WashingtonThe island is open daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Weather, flooding, maintenance, and parkway conditions can close the parking area, bridge, boardwalk, or trails.
U.S. National Arboretum
WashingtonGrounds are normally open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. except December 25, with last entry at 4:30 p.m. Current summer weekdays may extend to 8 p.m.; buildings and the bonsai museum use shorter hours.