East Potomac Park is a park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., United States. A drive of 2.2 mi reaches White House. Expect 67–80°F afternoons in the mildest months, April, May, September and October.
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is 0.5 miles away; Hyatt House Washington DC - The Wharf (0.6 mi) and Canopy by Hilton (0.6 mi) are close too. 270 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 37 miles northeast (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 1 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 1 miles from East Potomac Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
A month-by-month look
This is the year’s weather near East Potomac Park.
Jan44° / 27°
Feb47° / 28°
Mar56° / 35°
Apr67° / 45°
May76° / 55°
Jun84° / 64°
Jul89° / 69°
Aug87° / 67°
Sep80° / 60°
Oct69° / 48°
Nov57° / 38°
Dec48° / 31°
Typical highs and lows in Washington. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Washington. Washington’s full climate →
About
East Potomac Park
East Potomac Park is a park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., United States. The island is between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, and on it the park lies southeast of the Jefferson Memorial and the 14th Street Bridge. Amenities in East Potomac Park include the East Potomac Park Golf Course, a miniature golf course, a public swimming pool (the East Potomac Park Aquatic Center), tennis courts, and several athletic fields (some configured for baseball and softball, others for soccer, rugby, or football). The park is a popular spot for fishing, and cyclists, walkers, inline skaters, and runners heavily use the park's roads and paths. A portion of Ohio Drive SW runs along the perimeter of the park. The southern tip is called Hains Point.
Type
Garden
Area
975 acres
Elevation
10 ft
Listed
National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1973)
DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub1 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub24 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub29 mi
Places to stay and eat: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · streets, water and the site outline: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from East Potomac Park’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is East Potomac Park from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to East Potomac Park?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 1 miles away.
What hotels are near East Potomac Park?
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf (0.5 mi), Hyatt House Washington DC - The Wharf (0.6 mi) and Canopy by Hilton (0.6 mi). 270 places to stay are within 4 miles.
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