Rock Creek Park - Sunday Morning Walk (In-Person Washington, DC Event)

2401 Tilden Street,Washington DC 20008

15 May, 2022

Description

Rock Creek Park - Sunday Morning Walk (FREE In-Person Washington, DC Event. Hosted by Robert Kelleman - Washington, DC History & Culture. Rock Creek Park - Sunday Morning Walk (Washington, DC In-Person Event) We invite you to join us for a Sunday morning, spring walk through beautiful Rock Creek Park. Come get some steps in with a group of friendly people as we take in the sights and sounds of Rock Creek Park - one of the treasures of Washington, DC. Photo opportunities abound including the picturesque Boulder Bridge and Rapids Bridge. All are welcome to attend. Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1890 and today is administered by the National Park Service. In addition to the park proper, the Rock Creek administrative unit of the National Park Service administers various other federally owned properties in the District of Columbia located to the north and west of the National Mall, including Meridian Hill Park on 16th Street, N.W., the Old Stone House in Georgetown, and certain of the Fort Circle Parks, a series of batteries and forts encircling the District of Columbia for its defense during the U.S. Civil War. YouTube Links - Previous Rock Creek Park Walks Fall Colors Walk #1 - 2019 YouTube Link - Click Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny9oVBRJNYM Fall Colors Walk #2 - 2019 YouTube Link - Click Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miyYsNhODQ4 Fall Colors Walk - 2018 YouTube Link - Click Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPc6R9Xylk0 ______________________ Event Logistics Registration: FREE and all are welcome to attend including adults, children and leashed pets. Weather: This program will take place light rain or shine. If it’s on our calendar then we’re proceeding as planned. Metro & Parking: Cleveland Park is the nearest station. There is free parking throughout the area but the spaces fill up and some searching may be required. Meeting Point: 10:00 am outside of Peirce Mill (2401 Tilden St. NW). Look for your host Robert, and a group of friendly people. Walking Route: We’ll walk up Beach Drive (which is closed to vehicle traffic on weekends) to Boulder Bridge (photo and rest break) and then to Rapids Bridge (photo and rest break) and then walk back (approximately 2.5 miles total). Restrooms: Across the street (Tilden) from Peirce Mill is a public restroom. Additional Questions: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description, Google, or common sense please let us know. ______________________ Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You! PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0 Washington, DC History & Culture A non-profit community organization. Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world! For more entertaining and educational programs visit us at: Facebook https://www.Facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture Eventbrite https://DCHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com Meetup https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture We look forward to seeing you - thanks! Robert Kelleman [email protected] 202-821-6325 (text only) History & Culture Travels / Washington, DC History & Culture