Parks und Gärten in Washington, D.C.

Parks & Gardens

Washington, D.C.’s landscape is defined by its grand civic spaces and intimate botanical retreats. This collection spans the 1,000-acre National Mall and the historic United States Botanic Garden to specialized sites like the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden and the riverside Georgetown Waterfront Park. Visitors can explore the multi-tiered fountains of Meridian Hill, the Victorian-style Enid A. Haupt Garden, and significant monuments including the World War II and Japanese American Memorials. From Bartholdi’s monumental fountain to the modern art installations near the National Gallery, these green spaces blend history, art, and horticulture across the capital.