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Capitol Hill Parks: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Entrance fee
- None[1]
Capitol Hill Parks is a unit of the National Park System in the District of Columbia[2]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Capitol Hill Parks[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the park as open every day, closing at 10:00 PM[3] and opening at 6:00 AM[3]. Folger Park and Lincoln Park show the same hours[4][5]. For weather, NPS gives winter temperatures of 30 to 50 F with occasional snow[6]. Spring runs 40 to 70 F and rain is common[6]. NPS lists summer at 70 to 90 F with high humidity, and fall at 40 to 70 F[6]. NPS also tells summer visitors to drink plenty of water[6]. Hours can change, so check the official park page before you go[3].
Pets and dogs
The national NPS rule says pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches, though service animals are excepted[7]. Each park can close more areas to pets[7]. NPS notes pets are permitted on 1 of the 2 listed things to do, the Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East[8].
Before you go
- NPS lists no entrance fee here[1].
- NPS lists activities such as picnicking, biking, self-guided walking tours and a playground[9].
- NPS lists the Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East, and a passport stamp collection for National Capital Parks - East[8].
- Fees and hours come from NPS data and can change, so confirm on the official park page[3].
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee for Capitol Hill Parks?
- NPS lists Capitol Hill Parks as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What are the hours at Capitol Hill Parks?
- NPS lists the park as open every day, closing at 10:00 PM[3] and opening at 6:00 AM[3]. Lincoln Park and Folger Park show the same hours[4][5].
- Are dogs allowed at Capitol Hill Parks?
- Where pets are allowed, NPS rules require a leash no longer than six feet or a crate or cage[7]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check the official page[7].
- What is the weather like in summer?
- NPS lists summer temperatures of 70 to 90 F with high humidity[6].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Capitol Hill Parks as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- Capitol Hill Parks is a unit of the U.S. National Park System in the District of Columbia. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Capitol Hill Parks: Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily National Park Service
- Operating hours, Folger Park: Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily National Park Service
- Operating hours, Lincoln Park: Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Capitol Hill Parks. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 2 things to do at Capitol Hill Parks: Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East, Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps. Pets permitted on 1 of them (Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East). National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Capitol Hill Parks: Arts and Culture, Biking, Food, Picnicking, Flying, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Playground. National Park Service