Picnic Area #29 at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D. C.
LOCATION
Picnic Area #29 is located on Piney Branch Parkway near the 16th Street Overpass. It is the farthest picnic area from central Rock Creek Park. See the Picnic Areas web page for an interactive location map.
PARKING
Parking is at a roadside pullout that can hold a dozen vehicles.
AMENITIES
Picnic Area #29 is a long, narrow strip of land along Piney Branch Parkway. It has a small covered pavilion with two tables and a modern grill. This is the only first come, first served picnic area at Rock Creek Park with a pavilion and a grill that works, which is probably why it is such a popular spot.
NOTE: Table and grill count may vary due to theft, breakage, or the addition of new tables and grills. If you plan on hosting a group picnic, be sure to stop by and check out the facility in advance to make sure it will fit your needs. You are allowed to bring your own grill. Used charcoal must be disposed of in the trash cans, not dumped onto the ground.
Picnic Area #29 is the only first come, first served picnic area at Rock Creek Park with a functioning grill
Pavilion and tables at Rock Creek Park’s Picnic Area #29 are near the 16th Street bridge
RESERVATIONS
No reservations are accepted. All tables are taken on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to reserve a picnic area for a large group at Rock Creek Park, try Picnic Areas #1, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, or #24.
For complete picnic area rules, see the National Park Service’s official Rules and Regulations web page for Rock Creek Park.
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Last updated on January 11, 2022
