The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangles, the Pennsylvania
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursOpen: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 771-208-1453 · nace_superintendent@nps.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Capitol Hill Parks — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Capitol Hill Parks?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Capitol Hill Parks.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Capitol Hill Parks. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
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ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
