Best places: Parks in Washington, United States

Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.

Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs.

Compact garden featuring a variety of relaxing spots, as well as a pond & island.

Popular, scenic lakeside destination with clear blue water & a beach of smooth limestone rocks.

👍👍 As of July 2021 the Capitol Grounds are open! Beautiful, well manicured grounds with stunning views of both the Capitol Building and the National Mall. West Lawn: great views down the mall, overlooking the Washington Monument and the National Mall. Best spot for photos in the evening, and great pla...

Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.

This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.

👍👍 Great river front trail. There are plenty of picnic tables to stop and have lunch or just watch the river go by. Sunset on the River Front is a great way to enjoy the evening with food and music.

Garden commemorating German-American friendship with plants native to both countries.

This 101-acre state park features 54 pioneer-era buildings, including a courthouse & a bank.

👍👍 My kids absolutely love it here! One of the best playgrounds around! Especially since they tore out the blue playground on the other side of the lake. I like how this park is all fenced in so you don't have to worry about little ones running out into the street or anything like that. There are a ton...

Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.

Greenspace that is home to iconic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial & Washington Monument.

Plaza with views of Capitol Hill & a landmark reflecting pool, known for public events & food trucks

Open public green space with statues of Abraham Lincoln & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.

Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this park on Columbia Island has trails & memorials.

Landscaped green space with dancing fountains, a swimming pool & grassy areas for picnicking.

👍👍 It's a great place to stop for a bit and let the time pass

Scenic recreation space with 4 soccer fields, 6 pickleball courts, a stocked fishing pond & more.

Known for its secluded feel, this popular urban park includes lots of green space, benches & trails.