East Potomac Park, Washington D.C.

Name: East Potomac Park
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#198 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park

Gallery (4)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

East Potomac Park is a park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., United States. The island is between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, and on it the park lies southeast of the Jefferson Memorial and the 14th Street Bridge. Amenities in East Potomac Park include the East Potomac Park Golf Course, a miniature golf course, a public swimming pool, tennis courts, and several athletic fields. The park is a popular spot for fishing, and cyclists, walkers, inline skaters, and runners heavily use the park's roads and paths. A portion of Ohio Drive SW runs along the perimeter of the park. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1917 (107 years ago)Area: 1.52 mi²Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°52'17"N, 77°1'40"W

Address

Southwest WashingtonWashington D.C. United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Washington D.C.

Day trips

East Potomac Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jefferson Memorial, East Potomac Park Golf Course, Long Bridge, Maine Avenue Fish Market.

0.8 miNW
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Jefferson Memorial stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Washington D.C., a tribute to one of the United States' most revered Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson. This stately monument, which features a statue of Jefferson, is nestled on the shores of the...
~460 ftSE
Golf
East Potomac Park Golf Course, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling capital of the United States, the East Potomac Park Golf Course offers a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Located in Washington D.C., this historic public golf facility is a verdant oasis against the backdrop of iconic...
0.6 miW
Bridge
Long Bridge, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Long Bridge is the common name used for a series of three bridges connecting Washington, D.C. to Arlington, Virginia over the Potomac River. The first was built in 1808 for foot, horse and stagecoach traffic. Bridges in the vicinity were repaired and replaced several times in the 19th century.
0.7 miN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Maine Avenue Fish Market, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Maine Avenue Fish Market also known as the Fish Wharf, or simply, the Wharf, is an open-air seafood market in Southwest Washington, D.C. a local landmark and one of the few that remain on the east coast of the United States.
0.8 miE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • 38°52′6″N 77°0′44″W Audi Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C. It is the home stadium for the Major League Soccer team D.C. United. The stadium is also used by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL in select matches. The stadium seats 20,000 people. Previously, D.C.
0.6 miN
Waterfront
The Wharf, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Wharf is a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. It contains the city's historic Maine Avenue Fish Market, hotels, residential buildings, restaurants, shops, parks, piers, docks and marinas, and live music venues.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Titanic Memorial, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Titanic Memorial is a granite statue in southwest Washington, D.C. that honors the men who gave their lives so that women and children might be saved during the RMS Titanic disaster.
0.8 miNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • The George Mason Memorial is a memorial to Founding Father George Mason, the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that inspired the United States Bill of Rights.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Francis Case Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The Francis Case Memorial Bridge is a steel beam bridge carrying Interstate 395 over the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. It is an eight-lane bridge with a bicycle/pedestrian lane on the inbound side. It has two spans that split into three on the north side of the channel.
0.7 miSW
Park
Gravelly Point, Arlington
19 min walk • Gravelly Point is an area within the National Park Service's George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States.
0.5 miNE
Waterfront
Thomas Law House, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The Thomas Law House was constructed between 1794 and 1796 near present-day 6th and N Streets, Southwest in Washington, D.C. The builder was a syndicate headed by James Greenleaf, an early land speculator in the District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Potomac Park?

Nearby attractions include USS Sequoia, Washington D.C. (11 min walk), The Gangplank Marina, Washington D.C. (12 min walk), Titanic Memorial, Washington D.C. (12 min walk), Entertainment Cruises, Washington D.C. (12 min walk).

How to get to East Potomac Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Potomac Park:

Bus

4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (16 min walk)
Crystal Dr & 18th St • Lines: 23A, 23B, 43, Mw1 (38 min walk)

Metro

Waterfront • Lines: Gr (17 min walk)
L'Enfant Plaza • Lines: Bl, Gr, Or, Sv, Yl (26 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (27 min walk)
Crystal City (36 min walk)