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Parks & Preserves
Greater Washington residents can enjoy approximately 234,000 acres of parkland – including federal, state, regional and local land – and 800+ miles of bikeways. Nearby mountains and Atlantic Coast beaches also offer lots of options for weekend getaways.
The Chesapeake Bay and numerous area rivers offer water sports from kayaking to sailing. Professional, international events occur on Greater Washington’s waters; the 2005-2006 Volvo Ocean Race will include a major race leg from Rio de Janeiro to Annapolis, MD.
| Park or Preserve | Total Acreage |
|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail (VA) | 7,630 acres |
| Catoctin Mountain Park (MD) | 5,695 acres |
| Constitution Gardens (DC) | 52 acres |
| Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge (VA) | 326 acres |
| Fort Washington Park (MD) | 341 acres |
| George Washington National Forest (VA) | 6,270 acres |
| George Washington Parkway (VA) | 7,088 acres |
| Greenbelt Park (MD) | 1,175 acres |
| Manassas National Battlefield Park (VA) | 4,356 acres |
| Marumsco National Wildlife Refuge (VA) | 63 acres |
| Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (VA) | 1,487 acres |
| National Capital Parks (throughout region) | 6,044 acres |
| National Mall (DC) | 146 acres |
| Piscataway Park (MD) | 4,334 acres |
| Prince William Forest Park (VA) | 17,410 acres |
| Rock Creek Park (DC, MD) | 1,754 acres |
| Shenandoah National Park (VA) | 13,690 acres |
| Theodore Roosevelt Island (VA) | 88 acres |
| Wolf Trap Farm Park (VA) | 130 acres |
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