Residents of Greater Washington enjoy 234,000 acres of parkland and more than 800 miles of bikeways. With 9.4 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, Greater Washington features more public green space than Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

Nearby mountains and Atlantic beaches, as well as the Chesapeake Bay and area rivers, offer an array of nearby options for recreation.

For more information on Greater Washington parks:

• National Park Service – District of Columbia
• National Park Service – Maryland
• National Park Service – Virginia
• Department of Parks & Recreation – District of Columbia
• Department of Natural Resources – Maryland
• Department of Conservation & Recreation - Virginia