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Washington Area Parks
The National Capital region boasts one of the highest concentrations of national parks of any area in the country, with over 8,500 acres of parkland within the District of Columbia and 80,000 acres in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
These special places include natural parks, historic sites, and arts venues, serving more than 40 million visitors annually. Learn more about our parks below.
Washington parks spotlight
Click to watch the following video profiles of parks located right in Washington's backyard.
Rock Creek Park
Join WETA for a tour of Rock Creek Park, a green oasis within the concrete jungle of Washington, D.C.
National Parks Passport
The capital region is home to one of the highest concentrations of national parks in the country. These special places offer Washingtonians the opportunity to connect with history and nature. Join WETA for a quick tour!
Historical Painter Keith Rocco
Keith Rocco, an historical painter from Edinburgh, Virginia, discusses the process he uses to paint Civil War battle scenes and connect park visitors with history.
Local resources
Check out the links below for more information on area national parks and the organizations that support them.
Educator resources
Washington-focused lesson plans
Teachers are welcome to download four Washington-focused lesson plans for grades 9-12 to complement viewing of The National Parks: America's Best Idea.
- Lesson 1: Rock Creek Park
- Lesson 2: Historical Painter Keith Rocco
- Lesson 3: National Parks Passport
- Lesson 4: Marian Anderson
PBS lesson plans
The pbs.org/nationalparks website offers lesson plans, day trip activities, Untold Stories discussion guide, and place-based digital storytelling modules.
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