Visitor Information
Please come by our visitor's desk in the Arcade building for maps of the park
and general park information. If you are registering for a class or want information
about events, rentals or other programs, please see our registration desk on
the second floor of the Arcade Building.
Directions:
How to get to the park
Map of the park
Contact Us
Please see information on our
contact page.
Park Tours, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
Join us as a National Park Service ranger leads you on a 45 minute walking tour
of Glen Echo Park to learn about its fascinating history and to familiarize
you with the popular program in arts and dance that now flourishes here. Along
the way, the ranger will lead you briefly to the Spanish Ballroom, the Dentzel
Carousel, the ruins of the Crystal Pool and at least two of the parks art studios.
The park tour is free.
Our tours can be given on weekdays or at other times on the weekend (staff
permitting). To make arrangements, call us at 301-492-6229.
Carousel Tours, Saturday & Sunday at 10:30am
Get a closer look at the
beautiful Dentzel Carousel which was installed in 1921 fresh from the factory.
Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement
park rides. Hear about the protests that marched right into the carousel in
1960. Follow the inspiring story of the communitys efforts to raise money to
save the carousel for future generations. And see how the National Park Service
has restored the carousel to its original glory. The carousel tour lasts about
30 minutes and is free.
Information and Assistance
- Vending machines are accessible on the 3rd floor of the Arcade and behind Candy
Corner.
- Pay Telephones are located next to lobby doors of Adventure Theatre in the Arcade.
- Restrooms are located in the Arcade building, the Spanish Ballroom and in the
large red brick building located next to the Carousel. The restrooms are handicapped
accessible.
- For emergencies requiring police, fire, or rescue assistance, contact the park
office or the United States Park Police: 202-619-7300
- Fire and Ambulance: 911
