Greencastle, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

4,237 Population 2,665/sq mi density

$74,725 Median Income $47,218 per capita

$255,200 Home Value $317,484 Zillow

$886 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

99 Violent Crime/100K 1,580 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$74,725 median income, 1.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$255,200 home value, $886/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

99 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.3 / 5.0

29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Greencastle (117)

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 ...

https://www.nps.gov/afam/index.htm

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

National Historic Site

The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, ...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Park F...

Weather: The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please co...

https://www.nps.gov/alpo/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/anac/index.htm

Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park

State Park

1,624 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Entrance: $20

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlif...

Weather: The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.

https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/arho/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/bawa/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/bepa/index.htm

Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland

State Park

112 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Berkeley Springs State Park

State Park

5 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Blue Knob State Park

State Park

6,042 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

State Park

17 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cacapon Resort State Park

State Park

6,322 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cacapon State Park

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Caledonia State Park

State Park

1,119 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Canoe Creek State Park

State Park

959 acres. Open Access

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...

https://www.nps.gov/cahi/index.htm

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impac...

Entrance: $0

Weather: Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range f...

https://www.nps.gov/cibs/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/cawo/index.htm

Catoctin Mountain Park

Park

President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Climbing, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, J...

Weather: Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Wi...

https://www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important wheat-growing region in the 1800s. It also witnessed dramatic Civil War campaigns, including the Bat...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Weather: Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shena...

https://www.nps.gov/cebe/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm

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.

https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/index.htm

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.

https://www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm

Codorus State Park

State Park

23 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Colonel Denning State Park

State Park

257 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

https://www.nps.gov/coga/index.htm

Cowans Gap State Park

State Park

1,105 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cunningham Falls Sp

State Park

46 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland

State Park

423 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Cunningham Falls State Park

State Park

Open Access

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

https://www.nps.gov/ddem/index.htm

Eisenhower National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mou...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: https://www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/weather.htm

https://www.nps.gov/eise/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/foth/index.htm

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.

https://www.nps.gov/fodu/index.htm

Fort Frederick Sp

State Park

622 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Fort Frederick State Park

State Park

6 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Fort Tonoloway Sp

State Park

22 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Fowlers Hollow State Park

State Park

101 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

https://www.nps.gov/frde/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm

Gambrill Sp

State Park

36 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gambrill State Park

State Park

23 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Gathland Sp

State Park

130 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gathland State Park

State Park

4 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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 ...

https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm

Gettysburg National Military Park

National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and wa...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reen...

Weather: https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm

https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

State Park

2,173 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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.

https://www.nps.gov/glec/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/gree/index.htm

Greenbrier Sp

State Park

28 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Greenbrier State Park

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Greenwood Furnace State Park

State Park

418 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discove...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: Harpers Ferry experiences all four seasons - the cold and snow of winter, the rain and flowers of spring, the humidity and sunshine of summer, and the chill and leaf change of fall. We will strive to ...

https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm

Ibberson Conservation Area State Park

State Park

375 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...

https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm

Kings Gap State Park

State Park

2,466 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

https://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/lyba/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm

Little Buffalo State Park

State Park

989 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Manassas National Battlefield Park

National Battlefield Park

On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to t...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits

Weather: Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average tem...

https://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/mamc/index.htm

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

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...

https://www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm

Mont Alto State Park

State Park

23 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Morgan Run Nea

State Park

1,917 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...

https://www.nps.gov/nace/index.htm

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 ...

https://www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm

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...

https://www.nps.gov/oxhi/index.htm

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

Penn Roosevelt State Park

State Park

37 acres. Open Access

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

https://www.nps.gov/paav/index.htm

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

State Park

661 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching

Weather: Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees F...

https://www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

State Park

7,233 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Reeds Gap State Park

State Park

213 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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 ...

https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm

Rocky Gap Sp

State Park

2,869 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Seneca Creek Sp

State Park

Unknown

Entrance: $0

Seneca Creek State Park

State Park

45 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Seven Bends State Park

State Park

1,065 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shawnee State Park

State Park

3,749 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sky Meadows State Park

State Park

12 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Soldiers Delight Nea

State Park

2,011 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)

State Park

3 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

South Mountain Sb

State Park

16 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

South Mountain Sp

State Park

446 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park

State Park

8,997 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park

State Park

75 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park - Battlefield

State Park

146 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park - Battlefield

State Park

6 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

State Park

118 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Sweet Run State Park

State Park

4 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

https://www.nps.gov/whho/index.htm

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.

https://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm

Trough Creek State Park

State Park

533 acres. Open Access

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

https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm

Warriors Path State Park

State Park

304 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

https://www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm

Washington Monument Sp

State Park

178 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Washington Monument State Park

State Park

7 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Western Maryland Rail Trail

State Park

137 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail

State Park

232 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Whipple Dam State Park

State Park

244 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...

https://www.nps.gov/wotr/index.htm

Woodmont Nrma

State Park

3,192 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

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

https://www.nps.gov/wwim/index.htm

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

https://www.nps.gov/wwii/index.htm