• In the event of a federal government shutdown, Glen Echo Park will not close. All classes, events, and programs will take place as scheduled.

    VISIT THE PARK

    Glen Echo Park is home to a community of artists, educators, dancers, & performers who share their knowledge and expertise with more than 300,000 people each year. There are so many possibilities when you visit the Park! 

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    Click the images below for more information about visiting. And scroll down for links to parking, directions, and more. We look forward to seeing you here!

    ** Find WEATHER & PARK CLOSING UPDATES posted at the top of our our Operating Hours page, when applicable. **

     

  • colorful carousel horses

    DENTZEL CAROUSEL

     

  • Playground & picnic area

    PLAYGROUND & PICNIC AREA

     

  • PralineCafe

    PRALINE CAFE

     

  • Glen Echo Park neon sign at night with dark blue sky

    OFFICE, STUDIOS & CLASSRMS

     

  • Birthday Parties

    BIRTHDAY PARTIES

  • NPS Films & Park Tours

    NPS TOURS & FILMS

     

We are so excited to be part of the new addition to the Maryland’s Scenic Byways series! This video focuses on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (Capital Region). National #PlanForVacation Day is coming up on January 25, 2022, so get ready to plan a visit to Glen Echo Park!

 

 

Carousel 100th Anniversary

In 2021 we celebrated our Dentzel Carousel's 100th Anniversary! Many of the events and activities were virtual, so you can watch if you missed them! And we still have fun Carousel Anniversary logo merchandise.

Carousel 100th Anniversary Details   |  Carousel Operation Information