Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park
Today, Glen Echo Park offers year-round educational activities, with two amusement-era destinations (the Spanish Ballroom and Dentzel Carousel) reminding visitors of its past. In 1891, the park was an idealistic attempt to create a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education”. Glen Echo Park, instead, became the area’s premier amusement park from 1898-1968.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: David VelaPhone Number: (703)289-2500
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: Spanish Ballroom; Dentzel Carousel
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Location
Latitude / Longitude :38.967600 / -77.139530 (map it)
State: MD
Nearby Big City: Glen Echo, MD
Gateway Communities: Washington, D.C.; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Bethesda, MD; Silver Spring, MD
Nearby Airports: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD); Reagan International Airport (DCA)
Green Features
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
In Detail
At A Glance Contact Information Glen Echo Park is a site of the George Washington Memorial Parkway The main contact phone number for the GWMP is 703-289-2500. Site Office Glen Echo Park National Park Service 730 ... read more.
In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions The grounds of the park are open from 6am until 1am daily. We are closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. Activities at the park are year-round, except for the Carousel ... read more.
Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 Centennial Vision In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their ... read more.
Things To Do Park Tours All programs begin at our Visitor Center welcome desk, located in the North Arcade building. Our tours can be also be given on weekdays or at other times on the weekend (staff permitting). ... read more.
Glen Echo In Depth
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Grounded in God, Green and Glaciers
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