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Calvert Beach, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Calvert County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
911 Population 1,111/sq mi density
$85,667 Median Income $44,132 per capita
$292,000 Home Value $465,714 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,667 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$292,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Calvert Beach (135)

African American Civil War Memorial
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four million slaves. The African American Civil War Memorial honors their service and sacrifice.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Anacostia Park
Park
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Playground, Team Sports, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Spring brings mild temperatures and a light breeze along with springtime flower blooms. Summer can be hot and humid. Fall cools down and changing of the seasons brings changing of the colors in leaves...
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American his...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physi...
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving
Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate...
Barnes Woods Nature Preserve
State Park
23 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Belle Isle State Park
State Park
865 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Ame...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland
State Park
112 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Bill Burton State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Billingsley Nrma
State Park
438 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Black Walnut Point Nrma
State Park
60 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Bohemia River State Park
State Park
471 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Caledon State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Calvert Cliffs Sp
State Park
146 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Capitol Hill Parks
The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangl...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Food, Picnicking, Flying, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Playground
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeologic...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Boating, Sailing, Boat Tour, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Fi...
Weather: During the summer season, visitors should dress in light, comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing, and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create a higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion...
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Historic Site, Dr. Woodson’s home served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Dr. Wood...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Chaney Nrma
State Park
6 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chapel Point Sp
State Park
822 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chapman Sp
State Park
61 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Tod...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Boat Tour, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse...
Weather: The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The climate graduall...
Chesapeake Bay
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, lear...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Annapolis, Maryland has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 29°F to 86°F and is rarely below 19°F or abo...
Choptank River Fishing Pier State Park
State Park
28 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Civil War Defenses of Washington
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. These strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities. By 1865, 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons encirc...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, First Person Interpretat...
Weather: Check the weather forecast for each individual site for accurate information.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life, and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herse...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Weather for the Washington, D.C. area.
Constitution Gardens
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Croom Nrma
State Park
101 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cypress Branch Nrma
State Park
260 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
National Historic Site
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatr...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Fork Branch Nature Preserve
State Park
267 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Dupont Park
This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today, visitors can see the fort's earthworks and escape to the great outdoors. Activities include picnics, nature walks, biking, gardening, environmental education, music, and rang...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Food, Picnicking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.
Fort Foote Park
Park
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Hiking
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be...
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that beca...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Biking, Road Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Han...
Weather: Temperatures and weather in the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures can occur during winter. Extreme heat can occur during the summer months. Inclement weather...
Fort Washington Park
Park
Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Franklin Point State Park
State Park
499 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanit...
Entrance: $1
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Prog...
Weather: The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperatures is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime h...
Full Mill Branch Nrma
State Park
182 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Garrisons Lake Golf Club
State Park
161 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize Ge...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Sto...
Weather: George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metro...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical ...
Glen Echo Park
Park
Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By 1911, it transformed into DC's premier amusement park until it closed in 1968. Since 1971, the National Park Service has owned and operated the site and today, with the help...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Guided Tours
Weather: Weather for Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas.
Golts Ponds Heritage Conservation
State Park
47 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Great Falls Park
Park
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, ...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Paddling, Kayaking, Park Film
Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summer is hot and humid, and winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The average temperature in...
Greenbelt Park
Park
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Playground, Wildlife Watching
Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate...
Greenwell Sp
State Park
632 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gunpowder Falls State Park
State Park
22 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hall Creek NRMA (DNR)
State Park
14 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Hampton National Historic Site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre enslavement plantation. For hundreds of years, enslaved people, indentured servants, tenant farmers, paid laborers, and the Ridgely family all made their own contributions to Hampton, creating a space where cruelty and decad...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger P...
Weather: Weather during the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Visitors can expect mild to severe seasonal weather during the winter and summer months. Inclement weather may impact park hours of operation...
Harmony Hall
The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connec...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near fr...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked her life to guide 70 enslaved people north to new lives of freedom. This new national historical park ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Cambridge, Maryland generally experiences warm, humid summers and mild winters. Average summertime highs are in the 80s, with evening lows in the 60s. Winter temperatures usually range from the 30s to...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
State Park
17 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
State Park
216 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hart-Miller Island Sp
State Park
1,307 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Honey Branch Nrma
State Park
173 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
House Creek Nrma
State Park
156 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
James Branch Nature Preserve
State Park
755 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Janes Island Sp
State Park
415 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Janes Island State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jonas Green State Park
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their homes and turtles sleep on logs. Lotus blooms rise from the muck and lilies sit on the water. The wind dances with the dragonflies, rustling through the trees, carrying the song of the...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, ...
Weather: June-September expect warm and humid weather. Average high temperatures are in the 80s, though often in the low 90s. On humid days, showers and thunderstorms often build in the late afternoon. July an...
Killens Pond State Park
State Park
1,442 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kings Landing Nrma
State Park
1,286 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Korean War Veterans Memorial
At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a gra...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Hiking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers in the park are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical act...
Leesylvania State Park
State Park
523 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln Memorial
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees...
Love Point State Park
State Park
77 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Martinak State Park
State Park
160 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this National Historic Site. The Council House was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was Bethune’s last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the NCNW spe...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...
Mason Neck State Park
State Park
1,842 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Matapeake
State Park
21 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Mattawoman Nea
State Park
138 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland
State Park
307 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson Sp
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3
State Park
56 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4
State Park
52 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Maxwell Hall Nrma
State Park
671 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Merkle Nrma
State Park
1,564 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Milburn Landing State Park
State Park
352 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Milltown Landing Nrma
State Park
314 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monoc...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpreta...
Weather: Spring (March - May) Temperatures: Average high is 67 degrees with a low of 53 degrees Summer (June - August) Temperatures: Average high is 87 degrees with a low of 65 degrees Fall (September - Novemb...
Morgan Run Nea
State Park
1,917 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area
State Park
280 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
National Capital Parks-East
National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the riverside trails of Anacostia Park to the homes of American leaders like Frederick Douglass and Carter G. Woo...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows fr...
National Mall and Memorial Parks
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recrea...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Mini-Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Bird...
Weather: Washington, DC has all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer ...
Newtowne Neck Sp
State Park
839 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
North Point Sb
State Park
9 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
North Point Sp
State Park
80 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
North Point State Park
State Park
1,272 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Make sure that you wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, sneakers or comfortable boots are best. Dress for the season, light clothes in summer, layers in spring and fa...
Patapsco Valley Sp
State Park
377 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Patapsco Valley State Park
State Park
73 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Patuxent River Sp
State Park
818 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Pennsylvania Avenue
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Piscataway Park
Park
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Fishing
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be...
Point Lookout Sp
State Park
1,065 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Prince William Forest Park
Park
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcom...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fishing, Freshwater Fishin...
Weather: Prince William Forest Park experiences all four seasons. Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid with average temperatures in the high 80s a...
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open fields and in miles of defensive earthworks. From 1861 to 1865, Richmond’s fate would determine America’s future.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and ...
Weather: Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.
Rock Creek Park
Park
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Planetarium, Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horsebac...
Weather: Weather in D.C. is often erratic Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is ...
Rosaryville Sp
State Park
1,037 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sandy Point State Park
State Park
144 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sassafrass Nrma
State Park
988 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Seneca Creek Sp
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Seneca Creek State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Severn Run Natural Environment Area
State Park
49 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Smallwood Sp
State Park
949 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Soldiers Delight Nea
State Park
2,011 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Spice Creek Nrma
State Park
649 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
St Marys River Sp
State Park
1,374 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
St. Clements Island Sp
State Park
58 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the tra...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Sailing, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GP...
Weather: The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is made up of parks, museums, outdoor trails, and waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Weather can effect the hours of operation and access ...
The White House and President's Park
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and Preside...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The warmest months a...
Theodore Roosevelt Island
In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore Roosevelt Island, a memorial to America’s 26th president. They conceived a “real forest” designed to mimic the natural forest that once covered the island. Today miles of trails through woo...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Outdoor trails and memorial plaza subject to weather for Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Thomas Stone National Historic Site experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be very warm and humid in the summer months and wet and rainy in the winter months.
Tuckahoe Sp
State Park
3,714 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tuckahoe State Park
State Park
276 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Uhler Nrma
State Park
167 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Washington Monument
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Entrance: $1
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees...
Westmoreland State Park
State Park
1,328 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Widewater State Park
State Park
39 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Theater, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: The weather at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is typical for the mid-Atlantic area. There are four seasons. The majority of visitation is during the summers, which can be hot and humi...
World War I Memorial
A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
World War II Memorial
Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...
Wye Island Nrma
State Park
2,487 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wye Oak Sp
State Park
29 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Zekiah Swamp Nea
State Park
8 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland
State Park
434 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0