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    Georgetown Waterfront Park

    4.5 (119 reviews)
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    Gail B.

    I have lived in the DMV long enough to remember when the park by Washington Harbour was mostly a parking lot. The area is beautiful. You can have a picnic by the water. You can take a walk (or bike) along the waterfront. There are several restaurants that have the harbor as a beautiful backdrop. You can see the Kennedy Center across the water. I have seen wedding parties take pictures. I have waved to people on boats. I have watched boaters grab to go orders and enjoy a meal. I have seen dog walkers strolling (and most taking their pets' gifts with them). There are free concerts. When it is chilly enough, there is an ice skating rink. Parking is tricky. The closest (Colonial Garage) garage doesn't update parking specials on their social media (i.e. Sunday all day parking listed as $12 is actually $15). Foggy Bottom Metro is a healthy walk nearby. There is a circulator bus by metro, if you don't want to walk. There are also water taxis from VA.

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    Nathan H.

    Within walking distance from the famous M street in Georgetown. A nice piece of greens space to relax after the congestion of M street and the surrounding area. Right on the Potomac River it gives quite a great view of DC and Theodore Roosevelt Island

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    Leesa T.

    Georgetown Waterfront Park has a nice view of the Potomac River. There are steps to sit on as you enjoy the local entertainment playing nearby. Weekends tend to be busier than weekdays. It's a great place to take photos of the Kennedy Center from across the river at night. What a view! Overall, it's a clean park that has stunning views and direct access to Georgetown's dining scene. Be sure to walk uphill and check it out. Also, right next to the park there's a plaza with dining and shops too. Tip: if you're waiting in a long line in Georgetown for a product, don't. There's probably another shop with the same or even better product. Enjoy!

    Great views and path
    Nohemy C.

    If you are in DC, spend the day in the Georgetown neighborhood and start at this location! It has beautiful views of the Potomac River & Arlington's downtown and a great place to walk, jog , or bike ride on a trail. It has restaurants, coffee and bars and they also have events like concerts on Thursday nights in October. During October they have Halloween decorations and were building the ice skating rink which opens in November. From here, you can walk up Thomas Jefferson St to the shopping district, Tudor place, the OC Canal bridge, etc.

    Stunning!
    Shayla B.

    What a beauty! Definitely Georgetown like you've never seen it before. You literally just turn a corner and then BOOM! Views for days, do you hear me?! Days!!! This park has remarkable views of the Potomac River and the Arlington Skyline. I schlepped here from Downtown Georgetown and was so shocked to have the entire park to myself. Granted it was at night, but still. It was enchanting. Felt like I was almost up close and personal with those bridge views. Plus, everything always looks so much prettier when it glows at night. You know how that goes. There's a nice walking and biking path that hugs the perimeter of the park. Plenty of open grassy field space which is perfect for both kids and your furry four legged friends. If you want to relax and hang out, there are several rest benches, many of which overlook the Potomac River. It's really a gorgeous a little park, and it's just a short little jaunt from downtown. On the way there, I walked over the cutest little pedestrian bridges that were all lit up with bright lights. This is also a popular park for local events, but I don't think anything has been really happening here during COVID. You should note that there are no public restrooms on site. There are several local businesses that are within walking distance, so when push comes to shove, you'll just have to walk to downtown to find a restroom. The only reason why I'm not rating this park 5 stars is because I saw several rats while I was there. If you've never seen an East Coast rat, those MFer's are huge, scary, and aren't really afraid of anything. They were crawling in and out of the trash bins that appeared to have not been emptied in a while. I know it's a public park, but they should probably do a better job of keeping it clean. Especially when they're easily prone to rats. Aside from that, this little park was truly lovely. If you find yourself in Georgetown, make it a point to come and visit this little beauty.

    Virginia T.

    Lovely park with water views. Paddling and boat rental available as well as large picnic areas all around. Perfect for bike riding and scootering to get around.

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    Steve A.

    At this park you get a great view of the Potomac. It really is a very beautiful sight. The river is always bustling with boats in summer. It has a nice path by the river. There's many close restaurants and shops. Georgetown is a pretty historic area. In this part of the neighborhood, it's quieter. The foot traffic is mostly along M Street. Going this way is much more enjoyable. The view of the Potomac is the best part. Along the river is a path used by joggers. It extends a long ways upstream. It overall is a nice park. It's more of a place to pass through than to sit around in. This is still worth a visit.

    Sabrina M.

    There's street parking along the park Hard to find a spot but if you do it's super nice and easy to get the the park Perfect place for a picnic!

    Kathleen D.

    This is a nice, bustling park with a view of the river from Georgetown. During a hot summer Saturday, there were folks sunbathing, running, taking photos with their family, and enjoying the expansive fountain area. I loved the photo ops -- especially of the black-eyed susans -- and the views of DC. I imagine it's a gorgeous location for the sunset. It also has a great view of Key Bridge. This waterfront park is definitely a stunner for area residents and visitors alike.

    J E.

    I've lived here for 50 years and don't recall ever coming to this particular park of Georgetown in my adult life... it's beautiful, especially on a gorgeous, sunny day! Lots of park are to lay out a blanket and have picnics! Plenty of great eateries to dine waterside! It's very dog friendly! Nice, long path to walk or ride along which eventually hooks up to the C&O tow path. Definitely something I'm looking forward to doing again, SOON!

    looking south before 9am.
    Eriko P.

    An incredibly beautiful area to see the Potomac as well as strolling and people watching. We arrived quite early and all the waterfront restaurants were not open yet. There is a Starbucks nearby. However we were able to witness the rowers practicing this morning which was a plus! I would love to live here! The airplanes flying out of Ronald Reagan Airport can be seen and heard so that might need getting used to if I lived here! This is a 10 acre grassy park along the water. If one needs a sense of calmness and peace, come here! From the waterfront, it is easy to take one of the side streets up to M street where many of the shops and restaurants are located. We were fortunate to take a street which crosses the C & O canal!

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    Is there an area for kids to play, ie: playground equipment?

    There is enough green open area for kids to play but did not notice any playground equipment for kids

    Is there a swimming area?

    Not in the river, at least not there.

    Can you take pictures here for personal use without a permit?

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