Top rated Parks in Washington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Parks in Washington

Experience the best that Washington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 167 places from Park category.

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Tidal Basin

Park

👍👍 I love this place, very beautiful. Great place to walk and take on all the beautiful sights.

4.90 (170 reviews)

Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (U.S. Botanic Garden)

Botanical garden

2-acre garden featuring a range of unique plants & flowers, plus a dramatic cast-iron fountain.

4.90 (161 reviews)

National Mall

Park

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

4.80 (136.1K reviews)

Rock Creek Park

Park

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

4.80 (3.9K reviews)

Constitution Gardens

Park

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

4.80 (1.8K reviews)

Schoolhouse Beach Park

Park

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

4.80 (853 reviews)

All Abilities Park

Park

👍👍 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...

4.80 (371 reviews)

Union Square

Park

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

4.80 (320 reviews)

Canyon Park

Park

👍👍 This place is AMaZing! Obstacle courses with timer. Race track. Huge slides. Walking trail near by. Slides. Climbing toys. We loved it.

4.80 (235 reviews)

Pillsbury State Park

State park

This scenic park has hiking & biking trails, wildlife, campgrounds & ponds for fishing & boating.

4.80 (222 reviews)

Alethia Tanner Park

Park

Compact green space by the Metropolitan Branch Trail, with a play area, a dog park & vibrant murals.

4.80 (182 reviews)

Rock Creek Trail Juniper Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Absolutely gem of a place! The trails are well defined and the weather is chilly as compared to city. Recommend this place for morning runs or walks and dog-walks or just getting away from city hustle. Extremely quiet and satisfying. Also has a small water body flowing by - nothing too great but goo...

4.80 (125 reviews)

Floral Park

Park

👍👍 This is one of the best spots to break out of the crowds during the rush with the Cherry Blossoms. Lots of shady, grassy areas to spread out and enjoy the views. The parking lot is closed to traffic, so there’s a lot more room for pedestrians, and they also add portable restrooms in the parking lot...

4.80 (53 reviews)

Rosedale Conservancy

Park

🫤 The overall sentiment I was left after visiting the Rosedale Conservancy was disappointment. Not in the grounds - which are beautiful, well maintained, and in a very nice area, but in the patrons and employees of the conservancy. I was told x4 by 3 different people that I need to join and pay for...

4.80 (48 reviews)

Woodland-Normanstone Terrace Park

Park

👍👍 One if the beautiful hidden gems in DC. A lovely place to take an afternoon stroll.

4.80 (45 reviews)

Kenilworth Park Aquatic Gardens Boardwalk

Park

👍👍 This is a leisurely boardwalk across the restored tidal marshes next to Kenilworth Aquatic Garden. There are two viewing overlooks where you can sit and watch the scenery or have a picnic. Great birdwatching. Not usually too crowded, but don't expect to be alone on weekends or holidays.

4.80 (35 reviews)

US Capitol Grounds

Park

👍👍 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...

4.70 (18.8K reviews)

Georgetown Waterfront Park

Park

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

4.70 (6.7K reviews)

The Yards Park

Park

Sizable park with a waterfall, performance venue & open grassy areas, plus a riverfront boardwalk.

4.70 (3.3K reviews)

Roosevelt lsland Park

Park

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

4.70 (1.1K reviews)

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