Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium

Rock Creek Park Nature Center - National Park Service Nature Center Inside Rock Creek

National Park Service nature center inside Rock Creek Park, one of the oldest national parks in the nation (est. 1890). The center includes exhibit halls, a planetarium, live animal displays, and the only public planetarium operated by the NPS.

Programs for Kids

Free public programming through NPS. Programs include:
- Junior Ranger program
- Family nature walks
- Planetarium shows
- School field trips
- Self-guided trail exploration

What's Included

• Indoor exhibit halls and discovery room
• Planetarium (free admission)
• Live animal displays
• Trail access to Rock Creek's 1,754 acres
• Free admission

Experience

DC families use the Nature Center as a free recurring destination with a mix of indoor exhibits and outdoor trails. The Glover Road NW location is in upper northwest DC, reachable from Tenleytown and Friendship Heights.