Press Kit

National Capital Parks-East cares for several national parks located in eastern and southern Washington, D.C., and to the east of the district in Maryland. These parks protect a broad range of natural areas, spaces for outdoor recreation, cultural landscapes, historic homes, parkways, farms, archeological sites, and historic forts. Together, National Capital Parks-East protects more than 8,000 acres of land.

Parks in the District of Columbia

• Anacostia Park
• Capitol Hill Parks
• Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
• Civil War Defenses of Washington
• Fort Dupont Park
• Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
• Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
• Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Parks in Maryland

• Baltimore & Washington Parkway
• Fort Washington Park
• Greenbelt Park
• Harmony Hall
• Piscataway Park
• Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm

Contact us

For media inquiries or questions about filming or taking photographs at parks managed by National Capital Parks-East, please email Vince Vaise at vince_vaise@nps.gov, call 202 941-9108 or email ncr_communications@nps.gov.

Permits 

A public gathering permit is required to conduct organized activities within National Capital Parks-East parks. Activities such as First Amendment demonstrations, special events with 25 or more participants, and events that require any type of set up must have a permit. 

Explore these pages:

• Management
• Plan your visit
• Superintendent’s Compendium
• Fort Dupont Summer Event Series
• Kenilworth Lotus and Waterlily Festival

Photos & Multimedia

• National Capital Parks- East B-Roll
• Anacostia Park B-Roll
• Civil War Defenses of Washington B-Roll
• Fort Foote B-Roll
• Fort Washington B-Roll
• Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
• B-Roll Greenbelt Park B-Roll
• Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens B-Roll

Connect with us on social media!

Each park managed by National Capital Parks-East have their own social media accounts. Please check individual park webpages for more links.