Parks in Washington, D.C.

East Potomac Park (Hains Point)

A 329-acre island park jutting into the Potomac, ringed by a flat 4-plus-mile loop on Ohio Drive that locals use for running, cycling, and skating with wide-open river and skyline views. It also has a public golf complex, mini golf, a public pool, and picnic areas, making it a relaxed, less touristy outdoor day. Practical note: open daily during daylight hours year-round; the southern tip at Hains Point is one of the best quiet spots for cherry blossoms away from the crowds.

Address

972 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024Opens in Google Maps

Website

Visit site

Image: East Potomac Park — via Wikimedia