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Update, 3/13/25: The work was completed early, and the trail has reopened to the public.

On March 16, 7 am-12 pm, the following will be closed to allow DC Water access to do work: • One southbound lane of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, south of P St NW • The Multi-use Trail between P St and Pennsylvania Ave NW See all park alerts at: go.nps.gov/ROCRAlerts.

⚠️Trail Closure ⚠️ As of March 18, 2025, the Valley Trail is closed between the Juniper Spur and Holly trails due to unsafe conditions, including a downed tree across the trail. Please abide by trail closure signs.

Please note, this closure has been extended. The Nature Center and Planetarium will reopen to the public on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

The Tidal Basin’s cherry blossoms get all the attention this time of year, but their roots run through Rock Creek. Join a ranger at Peirce Mill Barn on 3/23 and 3/30 at 10:30 am for a hike and a history lesson. More info: go.nps.gov/blossomwalk #RockCreekPark #CherryBlossom

Join us at Dumbarton Oaks Park on Saturday 3/22 and 3/29 at 2 pm for a guided tour for #WomensHistoryMonth. Learn about Beatrix Farrand, a pioneer in her field, who helped shape our city and landscape architecture. More details at go.nps.gov/farrand.

We’re hosting a scenic driving day along the entire length of Beach Drive on April 27, 11am-4pm. Drive the route and stop by Picnic Grove 10 for activities with park rangers and Rock Creek Conservancy. For more details, visit go.nps.gov/ROCRDrivingDays.

Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, the Exploring the Sky event for 4/5/2025 is cancelled. The next scheduled event is 5/3/2025. Check go.nps.gov/ROCRcalendar for other things happening this weekend. #RockCreekPark #FindYourPark Photo: People Stargazing - NPS / D. Brantley

We’re 2 weeks away from the spring 2025 scenic driving day! Wondering about the event? Here’s a quick snapshot: ❓What? An opportunity to enjoy the entire length of Beach Drive from your car. 📆 When? Sun, 4/27/25 🕚 Time? 11am-4pm 🚗 More info? Visit go.nps.gov/ROCRDrivingDays

On April 16, 1862, the first major act of emancipation freed over 3,000 enslaved people in Washington, DC. Join us at Fort Reno tomorrow, 4/16 at 12-1:30 pm, to learn about DC Emancipation Day and the United States Colored Troops of the Civil War. Image: Library of Congress

Join park rangers at Fort Bunker Hill on Saturday, April 26, from 9 am to 12 pm, to learn about the rich history of this site and participate in a community cleanup. For more information, visit battlefields.org/events/park-da…

Join a park ranger on at 11 am on Junior Ranger Day, 4/19, for a hike to Fort DeRussy. Children ages 6-12 will have the opportunity to complete the Civil War Defenses of Washington Junior Ranger Book to earn a badge!  Hike meets at the Nature Center. #NationalParkWeek

On Saturday 4/26, from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Beach Drive will be closed to all vehicles between Rock Creek Parkway and Porter St/Klingle Rd for hazard tree removal. The multi-use trail will be open. To stay up to date with park alerts or closures, visit go.nps.gov/ROCRalerts.

Join us for a volunteer litter cleanup event at Fort Totten Park on Saturday, April 26 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Meet at the trailhead, near the corner of Galloway St. and 4th St NE. For full details about the event and to sign up, visit volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord… #NationalVolunteerWeek

Reminder! This Sunday, April 27, from 11am to 4pm, is a scenic driving day in Rock Creek Park. The entire length of Beach Drive will be open motor vehicles. Hikers and bicyclists should plan alternate routes for recreation. More details at go.nps.gov/ROCRDrivingDays.

We are closely watching the weather forecast, and it is not looking great this afternoon. In the event of rain, today's 3 PM "Haiku and our Natural World" workshop will be moved to Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium.

WEEKEND PROGRAM UPDATE: All planetarium programs for this weekend are cancelled due to technical issues with the planetarium system. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please note that one portion of the road will not open today because of a downed tree. This area is between the Maryland boundary and West Beach Drive.

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! #ThankYouTeachers for cultivating young minds and choosing Rock Creek Park as your field trip destination. To learn more about bringing your students to the park, check out our website at go.nps.gov/RockCreekEdu.

Camps, lessons and more will continue at the Rock Creek Park Horse Center. The NPS approved the transfer of the Rock Creek Park Horse Center concessions contract to Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. effective May 21, 2025. Learn more: nps.gov/rocr/learn/new…