No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap. Multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances from May - September such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, popular music, and country. A good time to explore the beauty and history of the park without the crowds is October - April.
Come enjoy a summer day at the Water Park. Intended for recreational swimming, the main pool features several activity pods, ample shallow water play spaces, and a "raindrop" water umbrella for children to enjoy. The pool also has a zero-depth entry, making it accessible to all.
The University of Maryland Golf Course, situated on 150 acres of rolling hills and mature hardwoods, serves as an ideal sanctuary for all students, faculty, staff, members and the general public looking to enjoy the amenities of a newly renovated golf course.
The regulation length 18-hole, par 72 golf course opened in 1993 and has something to offer players of all skill levels. The front nine boasts several forced carries and a challenging 2nd hole. The back nine is mostly open with a few challenging holes near the finish line.
One of Theodore Roosevelt's greatest legacies was his dedication to conservation. Today, this island stands as a fitting memorial to the outdoorsman, naturalist, and visionary who was our 26th President.
Is one of the finest golf facilities in the military. Featuring 27 holes of championship play, practice facilities that include a spacious putting green and chipping area. The Courses are sure to provide a challenge to golfers of all skill levels.
Six Flags America is Maryland's only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions plus Hurricane Harbor water park.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington, VA just across the Potomac River from the Nation's Capital. Built in 1941, the airport's original Terminal, now called Terminal A, is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1987, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was formed to operate Washington National and Dulles International Airports which were built and owned by the federal government. In 1997, Terminal B/C, designed by Cesar Pelli, was opened with a new roadway and parking garages. The airport features an unequaled view of Washington D.C. and key monuments and quality shopping and dining establishments located before and after security. Reagan National is directly linked to the region's Metrorail system which is adjacent to Terminal B/C.
Internationally acclaimed, Renditions salutes the great championships, champions and courses of golf's Grand Slam. Each of Renditions eighteen holes is a replica of a hole from a golf course that has hosted one or more of golf's four major championships: The Masters, The U.S. Open, The British Open and The PGA Championship, plus a hole from The Players Championship, golf's "fifth major."
RedGate, Rockville's championship 18-hole, par-71 municipal golf course, is ranked among the top 10 public golf facilities in the Washington metropolitan area by Golf Digest Magazine. Designed by Therman Donovan, RedGate opened in 1974 and has always strived to provide the finest golf experience possible.
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.
Patuxent Greens Golf Club has always been a favorite among locals in Laurel, Maryland. We're known for our wooded paradise lined with trees that flame red and gold in fall and sprout tender green in spring. It's a tranquil spot and convenient to nearby cities and freeways. It's no wonder Golf Digest picked Patuxent Greens for their list of "Best Places to Play".
The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands on activities, living history programs, and more, you can experience farm life and how its changed overtime. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.
The main course at Northwest Park is a full-length par 72 layout and can be played from a modest 5,211 yards to a monstrous 7,376 yards. The "short course" is par 34 and runs 2,200-2,700 yards. Northwest Park is one of nine golf facilities owned and operated by Montgomery County.
The 18-hole "Needwood" course at the Needwood Golf Course facility in Derwood, Maryland features 6,254 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70 .
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.
Known as a shotmakers's course, this 18-hole championship course provides a memorable golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. This challenging yet fair layout is characterized by our signature 9th hole - a medium length par 4 over water - which promises to test every shot in your bag.
Formerly known as Columbia Island, this park was renamed in honor of Lady Bird Johnson and her campaign to beautify Washington D.C. The Grove, a site chosen by Lady Bird herself, is the site that the Johnsons often stopped to admire the city. Today, the Grove is relaxing spot for people to watch the river, view Washington D.C., and to recreate.
Lake Presidential Golf Club, which opened in 2008, was the first new publicly-playable course to open in the region in a couple of years. The original layout was designed by Greg Norman, with significant alterations made to the final product. Five sets of tees give Lake Presidential a playing length of between 4,970 and 7230 yards. The course is located just off of Route 301 between Bowie and Upper Marlboro.
This 18 hole par 71 golf course measures 6,359 yards from the Championship tees and just over 5,500 yards from the Forward tees.
A two-and-one-half story eighteenth century Georgian country house of red brick set in Flemish bond. Sixty five acres of wooded areas surround the house. Broad Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, is part of Harmony Hall's vast and varied agricultural, cultural and natural histories.
Hampshire Greens opened to the public in June of 1999. It features bentgrass from tee to green, including the fairways. The course is fair, yet challenging, from all four sets of tees--it approaches 6,900 yards from the tips and is just over 5,000 yards from the forward tees.
Located in Laurel, Maryland, Gunpowder Golf Course was designed to follow the natural topography of the land in the Scottish tradition. Following rolling hills, and bordered by trees on every hole, the course is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
Greendale Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course featuring 148 acres of rolling terrain with asphalt cart paths. The course provides a challenging design with tight Bermuda fairways and several water hazards. The 17th hole offers a spectacular view of the entire course and surrounding area. Greendale's facilities include a practice putting green, modern clubhouse with food service, golfing supplies, club and power cart rentals. Private golf lessons and group outing packages are also available. The course and clubhouse are accessible to people with disabilities.
Discover the Urban Oasis in suburban Maryland just twelve miles from Washington, D.C.
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital.
Glenn Dale is known for it's shortness in length and dramatically pitched greens which will put a premium on your short game. If there is one thing to remember when playing Glenn Dale it's NEVER be above the pin! To demonstrate how difficult a short course like ours can be, take a look at the U.S. Open Qualifier we hosted in 1994.
GLEN ECHO PARK is a magical place situated on the Potomac palisades near Bethesda, Maryland. Originally a Chautauqua retreat, then an amusement park, this National Park is now host to a variety of arts, environmental and history programs.
Established in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly (liberal arts center), this site later became the area's premier amusement park until 1968. Today, the park repeats history by offering year-round educational activities, while two amusement-era destinations (the Spanish Ballroom and Dentzel Carousel) remain major attractions.
This is the "Road to Adventure" - originally designed as a grand gateway and greenway to the Nation's Capital. Here, you can learn about the First President and the development of America. As an oasis amid urban development, the Parkway has a variety of park sites that provide opportunities for everything from quiet contemplation to nature exploration to active recreation.
This is the "Road to Adventure" - originally designed as a grand gateway and greenway to the Nation's Capital. Here, you can learn about the First President and the development of America. As an oasis amid urban development, the Parkway has a variety of park sites that provide opportunities for everything from quiet contemplation to nature exploration to active recreation.
Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry defending the Nation's Capital, for over 180 years. As technologies advanced so did Fort Washington. Fort Washington is one of the few remaining Seacoast Forts in its original designs.
Fort Foote constructed on Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Fort Foote helped protect Washington, D.C. with the thunderous powerful guns of its time.
Falls Road Golf Course was completed in 1961 on 150 acres of former farmland east of the Village of Potomac. The layout offers scenic rolling terrain with 4 sets of tees, generous fairways, and large greens. It has a great mix of holes: the front nine is a parkland type course and the back nine is more tree lined. The course measures slightly more than 6100 yards from the back tees and plays to a par 70: it provides and enjoyable test of golf for players of all abilities.
The 18-hole "Enterprise" course at the Enterprise Golf Course facility in Mitchellville, Maryland features 6,586 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 .
Cross Creek Golf Club will grab your attention right from the start -- the Par 5 first hole requires a precise drive over water with trees lining both sides. And the exciting challenge doesn't let up! This Par 70 design embraces the natural forested landscape while carving out fairways that will make accuracy and shot-making a premium. The four sets of tees encourage a fun and unique experience for golfers of all skill levels.
Step back in time and experience life on a small farm in northern Virginia. Living history programs and demonstrations offer a glimpse of what life was like for a poor farm family, just before the Revolutionary War.
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself.
The Bowie Golf Course, located on the north side within the City limits of Bowie, Md., is an 18-hole golf course with mature trees lining each fairway. The existing Club House is a masonry farmhouse built in 1724 (additions attached) hosting a full service Pro Shop along with the 19th hole Bar & Grill.
The parkway is a part of four parkways that welcome visitors and integrate a design to convey to citizens the importance of the capital city. The NPS manages the parkway from the D.C. boundary to Fort Meade, Maryland.
Arlington House was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for 30 years and is uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families. George Washington Parke Custis built the house to be his home and a memorial to George Washington, his step-grandfather. It is now preserved as a memorial to General Lee, who gained the respect of Americans in both the North and the South.
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