Constitution Gardens


See also: National Parks and Monuments (table)National Parks and Monuments

National Parks
Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size
acres (hectares)
Description
Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
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Constitution Gardens:

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National Parks
Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size
acres (hectares)
Description
Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
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Constitution Gardens

Parks Directory of the United States / US National Parks / Parks (Other)Address:900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone:202-426-6841
Fax:202-724-0764
Web: www.nps.gov/coga/
Size: 52 acres.
Established: Dedicated in May of 1976 and designated a separate park unit in 1982.
Location:At Constitution Ave. and 17th St. in Washington, D.C.
Facilities:Picnic area, rest rooms (é).
Special Features:Once located under the Potomac River, site housed naval office buildings from 1917-1970 and was later dedicated by President Nixon in honor of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. In July of 1982, the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial was dedicated on the small island in the lake. Park hosts an annual naturalization ceremony for new citizens.
See other parks in District of Columbia.