Rock Creek Park

—National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

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Welcome to Peirce Mill, a National Park Service site within Rock Creek Park. This land was once part of a large complex of buildings and fields, marking the historical intersection of the agricultural and industrial ages. Explore and enjoy.

North from here:
Maryland Border: 3.8 miles
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium: 1.9 miles
South from here:
National Zoological Park: 1.3 miles
Thompson Boat Center: 4.2 miles
Lincoln Memorial: 5.1 miles

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Grove 1
Picnic Area

· All Rock Creek Park grounds are open to the public from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted.
· Keep pets on leash. Please clean up after pets.
· Posting bills is prohibited.
· No alcoholic beverages in park.
· Walk bikes on all posted trails.
· Fishing is prohibited on Rock Creek north of the Porter Street bridge.

· For more information about park history, usage, and special events, go to: nps.gov/rocr
· or call Rock Creek Park Nature Center: 202-895-6070

· In an emergency call U.S. Park Police: 202-610-7500

[Sign translated into Spanish:]
· Todos los terrenos del Parque Rock Creek están abiertos al público desde el amanecer hasta el ocaso, a menos que se



indique lo contrario.
· Mantenga las mascotas con correa. Por favor limpiar los desechos de sus mascotas.
· Está prohibido pegar anuncios.
· Se prohíben bebidas alcohólicas en el parquet.
· Desmonte su bicicleta en todos los caminos permitidos.
· La pesca está prohibida al norte del Puente de la calle Porter en Rock Creek.

· Para mayor información sobre historia del parquet, su uso, y eventos speciales, visita el: nps.gov/rocr
· o llame a la Rock Creek Park Nature Center: 202-895-6070

· En caso de emergencia llame a la Policía Nacional de Parques: 202-610-7500

[Image caption:]
Panorama from Peirce Heights, June 1848,
Washington City by Alexander H. Clements

Courtesy of the Albert H. Small
George Washington University Collection

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