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National Capital Parks-East
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

National Capital Parks - East is made up of 14 different sites in and around Washington, D.C. and its eastern environs. The park areas encompass over 8,000 acres and offer a wide array of historic, natural, and recreational areas.

 

To find out about the various sites, their operating hours, and all they have to offer, please visit the individual webpages for the sites of National Capital Parks-East.

Eastern Box Turtle  

Did You Know?
Capable of living as long as 100 years, the Eastern Box Turtle is Prince William Forest Park's longest living reptile. If conditions are just right, they can spend their entire life in an area no larger than a football field.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST