My daughter and I visited here at night, and I definitely wouldn't recommend going after dark! We…read morewere the only ones there, and with the limited lighting, it was hard to see the spider webs hanging around. I turned on my phone flashlight and suddenly noticed so many spiders above us--I'm pretty sure one even brushed my forehead, lol! I would definitely suggest visiting during the day instead. President Roosevelt was clearly a beloved figure, and after learning more about him, I can understand why. The display was meaningful, but it still felt like it couldn't fully capture his impact. The outdoor exhibit added an entirely different experience of its own. It was unique, peaceful, and offered a completely different way to appreciate the history and legacy being honored.

Overall, I thought Theodore Roosevelt was a so-so spot to go for a little walk to explore nature…read morethrough a 1.5 mile loop. Without having much information about the island prior to visiting, I was expecting (well, hoping) to see some city views of DC and Arlington from the island. However, not having these views was not a deal breaker. While the paths/trails were mostly clear, the island does not seem well-maintained. For instance, I was quite disappointed that the water fountains were not working. For obvious reasons, visitors definitely should bring their own water, but a lot of folks nowadays (including myself) are tethered to their Nalgene bottles or Stanley cups. I think this is a nice place to go for walk/run/very easy hike, if you live within walking distance or a couple of metro stops away from the island. Unfortunately, I live about 30-45 minutes away by car, so the odds of me visiting again (unless I'm in the immediate area) will be pretty slim. Also, I highly recommend visiting first thing in the morning (at least during the fall, spring and summer) because parking is very limited.

We ended up going about 2 miles until we reached the waterfall. The beginning of the trail was…read moreuncovered and some portions was along the highway.

Like the review before states, this trail is a feast for your eyes! It hugs along the Potomac…read moreRiver with beautiful views in between the trees on one side and sheer rock faces on the other. There are many creeks and streams that traverse the path on their way to going the Potomac. Despite going on Labor Day late morning/early afternoon, I only saw a handful of people several of whom were running with their dogs (no worries, no doggie land mines were encountered). I picked up the trail at the Theodore Roosevelt Island parking lot. There is a dirt footpath that goes from here to the American Legion Bridge (10 miles) and as mentioned before almost all of it is shaded. It may extend further, but I turned around at this point! There are parts were you will have to slow down your jog due to some uneven, rocky footing but have no fear, there are long stretches perfect for running. Someone must have come by and cleaned up the litter because it was pristine today! Huzzah!

I took a walk along the capital crescent trail recently and it was so beautiful. It's situated in…read moreGeorgetown along the water, and the views were calming and beautiful to observe while walking. I did find the bikers on the path to be entitled and a bit aggressive, so if you're walking, keep that in mind, but this does not reflect on the trail itself at all. There are numerous places to get a bite to eat or drink after your walk, so make sure you check around.

Beautiful trail! I love to run from Bethesda to Georgetown and to a metro. Trail is clean and safe…read more Only two crosswalks.

For context, this space used to be a road that ran through the a valley below most of the…read moreneighborhood. However, the stream that runs through the valley made the ground under the road unstable, and the road was closed for decades. The whole area was abandoned, and after debates on what to do with the space, a trail was constructed where the road used to be. The trail runs just less than a mile. The surface is very nice, but I am rather puzzled as to what we're supposed to do with this trail. Neither end of the trail has much going on, and the number of people trying to traverse it on a regular basis would only be locals from Cleveland Park try to go to Rock Creek, but it's hard to access that end due to the private school and other buildings that effectively block it off. There's no connection to Connecticut Avenue, which I kind of understand simply because it would have been expensive to build stairs down from the bridge several stories above, but the trail is completely inaccessible to the main thoroughfare in the area. Also, despite being near the zoo, the zoo has no entrance anywhere near the trail's end (which frankly has always been a flaw as the zoo forces traffic towards more crowded residential areas; it should always have had an entrance on Klingle when there was a road). The trail is also notable for being very well lit; with streetlights close together lining the entire trail. It's very noticeable when you look down from the Connecticut Avenue bridge above at night. However, given how both ends of the trail have very few people and the police would have real trouble getting to this trail, I would not go on it after dark, regardless of how light it is. It seems unsafe. All of which is to say that while I'm glad they finally did something, there's not much to recommend the trail as of yet. Soapstone Valley is similar, nearby, and a much nicer walk. I do have some hope that the trail will become more useful in the future, but it isn't much of a destination at present.

Was actually driving to Glover Archbold Park when I saw this, the Klingle Vallery Trail. I thought…read morethat this was do. I didn't know the size of this park but it looked like fun. While reading about decommisioned Subway stations in New York I decided to look into what we may have here along those lines. What I found out about Klingle Road and how there are portions of it which are not longer open to vehicular traffic. That explains some of the trail but Klingle Valley Trail still confuses me. There's this whole Tregaron Conservancy business which I cannot explain. When you walk the trail you'll see what I mean. I loved how green everything was around me and the stream added to the experience. You could easily knock this out in an hour but with the amound of benches, you could also spend an entire day here because the amout of canopy above keeps the humidity at bay. Hopefully, next time I will better understand where Klingle Valley Trail begins and Tregaron Conservancy ends.

We were pleasantly surprised by this greenway. The walkway is narrow and better suited for small…read moregroups and cyclists. There are several dangerous blind areas, and I wish the cyclists announced themselves more often. We'd still visit again.

I'm fairly sure that I have not explored this whole trail yet, but the portion of it that I have…read moreexplored was kind of wonderful. I really enjoy being out and being able to feel the breeze. On a hot day, walking in and out of the shadows of the trees was a welcomed treat as the hot breeze flowed by. The way the trail is set up is quite nice, wide, and enjoyable. I'm not sure where this trail actually starts and ends, but I feel like that segment that I walked would equate to an overall enjoyable trek to explore. I mean it doesn't hurt that it is near the water, and goes through some area where you can see a lot of things. It can come off as an open air museum as well with all the historic marks around it and memorials along the way. It's a good place to take your mind off things and let yourself disassociate.

Definitely drive with caution up to the parking lot because there are tons of pedestrians and…read morebicyclists along the side of the road and they don't always move over, so better safe than sorry. The parking lot is small and difficult to navigate and people always have to u turn to exit, so when entering this lot please try to stay to one side to let other people get out. The trails are a little confusingly marked but I just followed the instructions on Peninsula Open Space Trust's website for a nice little lollipop route of 3.5 miles. You can see some horses and birds and nice wildflowers, and during our visit, we saw a rattlesnake. Definitely keep your distance from the wildlife.

Back to this trail starting from Van Ness Street after a couple of years and this time didn't…read moreencounter the swampy area which seems to be cleared up so we were able to emerge onto Reservoir Road with no problems. However our plan to reach the end on Canal Road was thwarted as the trail is again blocked before that with a metal fence but no signage explaining the reason. As before had to retrace our steps and exit via Georgetown U campus. Still this is a very shaded and easy trail without a lot of foot traffic - most of the people we saw seemed to be from the apt or condo buildings right next to the park walking their dogs (most of them unleashed as usual although none seemed unruly).

New little adventure for Desmond and I. I was on Yelp looking for a new dog park or trail for my…read moredog and I to explore not too far from home. Dora Kelley nature park was such a great find! There are several entrances. We entered off the Sanger Ave entrance next to the Nature Center. There's lots of informational signs along the trail, explaining all of the different things to be on the lookout for, including plants, flowers, birds, and other species you may encounter. There's a paved and unpaved trail that runs along a creek. I usually keep an AirPod in and listen to music or audiobook, but there were so many earthly sounds that made me want to walk in silence and take in everything nature was offering.

Wonderful to surround oneself in nature here. Please complete the access from Beauregard!! It has…read morebeen blocked for years.

A favorite spot for a nice walk…read more If you don't like dogs, be prepared that some people will often bring their dogs unleashed to the park (although not allowed). The green boats program (which offers hour long kayaking sessions where you also pick up trash from Kingman lake,via water) is one of my favorite activities on the program, in addition to enjoying all of the lovely trails. It's a great (less traffic filled) short cut to get from Benning road to Oklahoma avenue, if you are on foot or bike. The trail can be bumpy and rocky in places so I don't recommend for road bikes or scooters and absolutely no motorized vehicles.

A little known fact is that Washington, DC has several islands throughout the city where you can…read moreescape from the hustle & bustle of city life and commune with nature right within the city limits. I used to visit the Kingman and Heritage Islands Park quite often when I lived in the DMV. They tend to have a lot less foot traffic due to their NE DC environs.

Meridian Hill Park is so underrated, far enough away from downtown that tourists either don't know…read moreabout it or is too far for them to get to it (not really a close by Metro stop). I held a birthday party here years ago. I have visited this spot dozens of times when I lived in DC and yesterday I visited again to see the flowing fountains! Definitely much more vibrant, clean, lively, and energetic now. People biking, walking, reading, napping, hammocking, and just hanging out. Great spot to meet with friends, plenty of sunny and shaded spots, with clean bathrooms up on the northeast side near Euclid St. If you have an opportunity to visit, visit!

Following many years of dilapidation, the fountain at Meridian Hill is finally working again. The…read morespace was hopping when I visited, and it's no surprise. A couple of individual stall bathrooms are working on the top level. Most people though, were sitting in the lower domain and enjoying the views.