Rock Creek Park is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest public parks, established as the third national park in the United States in 1890.

The 1,754-acre park stretches throughout much of the city's northwestern quadrant, crossing the Maryland state border near the neighborhood of Chevy Chase. A plethora of public amenities are showcased throughout the park, including the legendary Carter Barron Amphitheatre, home to a famed outdoor summer concert series.

The 18-hole Rock Creek Park Golf Course is open to the public in the park's upper section, while the free-admission Smithsonian National Zoological Park forms the park's southern boundary near the neighborhood of Woodley Park. Over 30 miles of visitor trails are offered, including cycling and horseback riding routes. Other attractions include a year-round tennis center, a boating center, and several children's playgrounds.

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