Capitol Hill Parks
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Capitol Hill Parks at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Capitol Hill Parks highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
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About 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 Triangles, the Pennsylvania Avenue Medians, and 59 inner-city triangles and squares.
Weather Information
- Spring
40°F – 70°F
- Summer
70°F – 90°F
- Fall
40°F – 70°F
- Winter
30°F – 50°F
There is occasional snow. Rain is common. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.
Operating Hours
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Lincoln Park
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Folger Park
Folger Park is currently closed for rehabilitation. The park is expected to reopen in winter 2025.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Marion Park
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Stanton Park
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Common questions
Planning Capitol Hill Parks
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Capitol Hill Parks. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
