Georgetown Waterfront Park
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About Georgetown Waterfront Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park stretches along the Potomac River from 31st Street NW to the Key Bridge, completed in 2011 as part of a long-running community effort. It links to 225 miles of parkland running from Cumberland, Maryland, to Mount Vernon, Virginia, and connects to the Capital Crescent Trail. The park's notable design features include a contemplative labyrinth at its western end, a seasonal fountain at the Wisconsin Avenue waterfront plaza, and rain gardens. A dedicated car-free path lets cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians take in views of the Potomac, Key Bridge, and Theodore Roosevelt Island. Managed by the National Park Service (as part of Rock Creek Park), the park is open around the clock and free to visit, with restrooms, seating, and access for kayak and canoe launches.
Why visit
A relaxing riverside escape in the heart of Georgetown, ideal for a walk, picnic, or watching crew teams row on the Potomac.
Best time to visit
Visit at sunset for river views, or in the morning for a quieter walk before Georgetown's shops and restaurants get busy.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1 hours (60 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 00:00-23:59
Open 24 hours; fountain operation is seasonal.
Information may change — verify details before visiting.
Location
Wisconsin Avenue & K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
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Nearby attractions
National Mall
A vast open-air national park stretching between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, lined with iconic monuments and Smithsonian museums.
Washington Monument
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A stark black granite wall inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 U.S. service members who died or went missing in the Vietnam War.
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