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Final Winter 2006-12-21.Qxd National Park Service Beyond the Capital U.S. Department of the Interior A Visitor’s Guide to National Capital Parks-East Winter 2006 Charting the Future While Preserving the Past www.nps.gov/nace Message Mission From the Superintendent The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the Dear Visitor: National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Happy New Year and welcome to National Capital Parks-East! Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the Here at NCP-East, we always benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and find the first few months of the outdoor recreation throughout this country. year to be a time of reflection and celebration. Beginning in National Capital Parks-East is one of 388 units of the National January with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and continu- Park System. ing through Black History Month in February, we have an opportunity to remember the achievements of African What’s Inside: Americans. In March, the focus shifts to commemorating Trip Planner.................................................................................Page 3 women's history, and in April, we celebrate National Park Week. Points of Interest..................................................................Pages 4 - 5 I am sure that you will share my enthusiasm for these program Volunteer Opportunities............................................................Page 5 offerings that focus on our shared national heritage. Park Partners........................................................................Pages 6 - 7 There are also plenty of opportu- Winter Events.....................................................................Pages 8 - 13 nities to get outside to enjoy the natural and recreational Cover Story.........................................................................Pages 14 - 15 resources of NCP--East. Park rangers at both Oxon Cove and Bookstore Information.............................................................Page 16 Greenbelt Parks will challenge you to enjoy the cold tempera- Play it Safe...................................................................................Page 17 tures, and maybe even some snow, as they lead you on a Activities at Your Fingertips.....................................................Page 18 winter walk or through winter chores on the farm. Learn about Park Map....................................................................................Page 19 our natural world as you assist with invasive plant removal or monitoring local frog popula- tions. As spring arrives, plan on Publication Staff lending a helping hand by Writer/ Janet Braxton Contributing Toi Barnes serving on a trail crew or clean- Editor Writers Lori M. James Joy Kinard ing up the Potomac Watershed. Design & Marilyn Cohen-Brown Layout Editorial & Whatever your preferences, you Web Michael Wilderman Design Assistance Julie Galonska are sure to find something of Assistance Margie Ortiz interest at the variety of sites Map Sean Denniston within NCP-East. As always, Design please have a safe and enjoyable visit. PLEASE tell us what you think. Letters and comments should include a full name and address or email address. Email can be sent to: [email protected]. Gayle Hazelwood Beyond the Capital: Visitor’s Guide to NCP-East is a publication of the National Park Service. Correspondence should be addressed to: National Capital Parks-East, Newspaper Editor, 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE, Washington, D.C. 20020. Image on front cover: Left, Dr. Dorothy Height; Right, Mary McLeod Bethune; Printed on recycled paper. Background, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. 2 Beyond the Capital - A Visitor’s Guide to NCP-East Important Phone Numbers Emergencies Dial 911 Trip Planner U.S. Park Police 202-619-7105 Communications Center The parks of National For detailed information Capital Parks-East offer on special services, visi- Park Headquarters 202-690-5185 many opportunities to tors should contact the 800-365-CAMP or explore over 8,000 acres park's Accessibility Campground Reservations of natural, cultural, and Coordinator at (202) 301-344-2929 recreational lands. You 690-5188. Local Weather 202-936-1212 can hike or bike on the trails in the Fort Circle Park Regulations Parks or roller-skate at Help protect park Metro Rail and Bus 202-637-7000 Anacostia Park. Take the resources and ensure an kids to learn how to milk enjoyable visit for every- a cow at Oxon Hill Farm one by complying with or camp in the mature park rules and posted Support Your National Parks hardwood forest at regulations. Greenbelt Park. Tour the ANYONE VISITING a national park can help the National Park last residence of the great • Pets are welcome, Service by purchasing a National Parks Pass from one of our sites. abolitionist, orator, and except at Oxon Cove Income generated by the sale of a National Parks Pass directly statesman Frederick Park. Pets must be kept supports priority projects at the park where the card is purchased. Douglass or that of the on leashes no longer than first president of the 6 feet long and under The National Parks Pass National Council of control at all times. • provides admission into any national park requiring an entry fee. Negro Women, Mary • is valid for one year from the month of purchase. McLeod Bethune. If • Discharging firearms • will admit you and any accompanying passengers in your single, your interest is the great anywhere on NCP-East private, non-commercial vehicle, where a per vehicle fee is outdoors, take a hike to lands is unlawful. required. enjoy the beautiful mead- • will admit spouse, parents, and children at those parks where a ows of Piscataway Park • Please dispose of your or paddle a canoe garbage and other refuse per person entrance fee is required. through the unique wet- in park-provided con- • comes with a special "owner's manual" featuring information for lands of Kenilworth tainers. all the national parks. Marsh. Watch the sun- • supports America's national parks because $40 of each purchase rise at historic Fort • When hiking, stay on goes directly to the parks to support vital programs like protecting Washington Park. There the established trails and wildlife and preserving historic buildings. is something for every- watch your footing at all one. Enjoy your visit! times. National Parks Passes are $50.00 each. Passes may be purchased online by visiting www.nationalparks.org or over the phone by Special Services • Please respect park calling 1-888-GO-PARKS. NCP-East makes every resources and keep bicy- effort to provide access cles on paved roads and For an additional $15, the purchaser of a National Parks Pass will to all of our facilities and designated bike trails. receive a gold hologram sticker which upgrades the Parks Pass to a programs for the broad- Golden Eagle. Golden Eagle Passes provide admittance to all public est possible range of visi- lands with entrance fees. Passes cover entrance fees only, not user tors. From children and fees such as campgrounds, parking, etc. The Golden Eagle hologram the elderly to those who are physically challenged, is available for purchase only at parks that charge entrance fees. NCP-East strives to cre- ate inclusive opportuni- The best way to support the parks at NCP-East is to purchase the ties for all people. pass at Fort Washington Park, which is the only NCP-East site that charges an entrance fee. Eighty percent of the $50.00 price will then remain at NCP-East. Beyond the Capital - A Visitor’s Guide to NCP-East 3 Points of Interest Anacostia Park Capitol Hill Parks Fort Dupont Park Fort Washington Park ANACOSTIA PARK presently When L'Enfant submitted his design for FORT DUPONT PARK is the largest of FORT WASHINGTON is a 19th century spans over 1,200 acres stretching the national capital of Washington in the Fort Circle Parks. Here you will find fortification that was built to defend the length of the Anacostia River 1790, a system of grand avenues, pub- earthwork fortifications used in the the nation's capital from naval attacks. from the Frederick Douglass lic buildings, and grounds dominated Civil War. It remained active through 1946. Memorial Bridge north approxi- the overall plan. Many of the parks, mately five miles to the medians, circles, and squares of Capitol Today, Fort Dupont Park is a heavily The fort is closed on Thanksgiving Day, District/Maryland line. It includes Hill evolved from this plan and its sub- wooded, 400-acre site that protects an December 25, and January 1. The Langston Golf Course and River sequent modification in 1901 by the important sub-watershed of the grounds are open from sunrise to sun- Terrace and is one of Washington, McMillan Commission. Anacostia River and contains tennis and set and the fort and visitor center are D.C.'s largest and most important basketball courts, softball fields, and a open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. parks with diverse recreational The CAPITOL HILL PARKS, located community ice-rink. Its rolling wooded Memorial Day through Labor Day and opportunities, natural areas, and between 2nd Streets NE and SE and hills are an important visual element of from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Labor Day historic sites. the Anacostia River, provide elegant the nation's capital and provide an through Memorial Day. An entrance fee and useful greenspace within the city attractive setting for community garden is charged from April through October. This multi-use
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