Since 1971, the National Park Service has owned and operated the site and today, with the help of the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, offers year-round cultural and recreational activities.
Photo: NPS Photo/Bruce Douglas
Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By 1911, it transformed into DC's premier amusement park until it closed in 1968.
- LocationGlen Echo, MD
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 6:00AM - 1:00AM
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Weather now73°F Overcast
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- Civil Rights
- Music
- Social Movements
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Ride the Historic Dentzel Carousel
Fee applies
The Dentzel Carousel is operated by our partner, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.
Learn more about Ride the Historic Dentzel Carousel on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 6:00AM - 1:00AM · Glen Echo Park Grounds and Parking Lot
Hours details
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Glen Echo Park Grounds and Parking LotDaily, 6:00AM - 1:00AM
The grounds of Glen Echo Park are open daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (the next day). No overnight parking.
Monday 6:00AM - 1:00AM Tuesday 6:00AM - 1:00AM Wednesday 6:00AM - 1:00AM Thursday 6:00AM - 1:00AM Friday 6:00AM - 1:00AM Saturday 6:00AM - 1:00AM Sunday 6:00AM - 1:00AM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
7300 MacArthur BoulevardGlen Echo, MD 20812
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Weather & conditions
73°F
Overcast · feels like 69°
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Today
74° 58°
Overcast80% rain
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Tomorrow
81° 60°
Sunny5% rain -
Wednesday
87° 67°
Sunny17% rain
Updated 10 min ago
What to expect by season
Weather for Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas.
Photos
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Visitors enjoy the Labor Day Art Show which highlights pieces created by students from the Glen Echo Park art programs. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Glen Echo, MD 20812
By Car: Capital Beltway (I-495), Maryland outer loop exit 40 Cabin John Parkway to Clara Barton Parkway; Virginia inner loop exit 41 Clara Barton Parkway East; follow Clara Barton Parkway to MacArthur Boulevard and Glen Echo exit, left onto MacArthur Boulevard, straight across traffic circle at Goldsboro Road, next left onto Oxford Road, end of street, parking lots on the left. By Metro: Red Line to Bethesda or Friendship Heights Station, transfer to Montgomery County Ride-On Bus # 29, Glen Echo stop.
Mailing address: 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
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