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Rock Creek Park
For Kids
 
Explore the exhibits inside the Nature Center. The "Discovery Room" is geared for ages 2 to 5. The biligual exhibit "Discover/ Descubra Rock Creek Park" is geared for those 10 and up.

Inside Peirce Barn, kids can try on old- fashioned clothing and play with 19th century toys.

Enjoy a wide variety of children's programs, including planetarium shows, animal talks, exploratory hikes, crafts, as well as hands-on natural and historical programs.

Be A Junior Ranger

 

The KidsZone
Following the KidsZone link will take you to links, for WebRangers, in-park Junior Ranger programs, and Park Fun and Activities. You will also find feature stories about working dogs of the National Park Service and stories written by children whose parents work in parks. The KidsZone provides a child-friendly Web presence for future generations of park stewards.

Telescope
Exploring the Sky
Join the National Capital Astronomers and the NPS for stargazing
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The Sun  

Did You Know?
It takes light 8 minutes and 18 seconds, traveling at 186,000 miles per second to cover the 93 million miles from the sun to the earth. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park.
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Last Updated: September 26, 2008 at 14:31 EST