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  1. Our April 2012 program schedule is now available at nps.gov/rocr/planyourv… 1:45 PM Apr 6th via web
  2. Beach Drive is closed from West Beach Drive to East-West Highway due to flooding. 10:16 AM Sep 9th, 2011 via web
  3. Beginning Monday, July 18, access from Cathedral Ave. to southbound Rock Creek Parkway limited to AM rush hour only. see nps.gov/rocr/parknews/… 5:35 AM Jul 13th, 2011 via web
  4. Piney Branch Parkway will be closed to all traffic from 17th Street to Beach Drive, NW June 4, 2011 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:10 AM Jun 4th, 2011 via web
  5. Bring your budding park rangers to Rock Creek Park’s nature center for a Junior Ranger Day Open House on April 23 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 8:23 AM Apr 22nd, 2011 via web
  6. Multiple Road Closures, March 19, 2011 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information see: http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/index.htm 10:42 AM Mar 17th, 2011 via web
  7. A ranger-guided hike discussing visits to Rock Creek Park by U.S. Presidents will begin today at 2 pm at Picnic Grove #1 (by Pierce Mill). 6:06 AM Jan 29th, 2011 via web
  8. Rock Creek Park is currently a winter wonderland! It's a great Saturday for snow play and winter walking. 6:03 AM Jan 29th, 2011 via web
  9. Our February 2011 program schedule is now available at http://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/nextmonth.htm 10:12 AM Jan 27th, 2011 via web
  10. The northbound lane of Beach Drive at Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 15, 2011. 9:32 AM Jan 13th, 2011 via web
  11. Beach Dr in Rock Creek Park will be closed from West Beach Dr to the Maryland Line, NW from 9:30am-2:30pm on Sep 8-10, 2009 to remove trees. 6:44 AM Sep 1st, 2009 via twhirl
  12. Beach Dr in Rock Creek Park will be closed from Klingle Rd to Rock Creek/Potomac Pkwy from 9:30am-2:30pm on Sep 2, 2009 to remove trees. 5:03 AM Aug 20th, 2009 via twhirl
  13. Beach Dr in Rock Creek Park will be closed from Klingle Rd to Rock Creek/Potomac Pkwy from 9:30am-2:30pm on Aug 12-13, 2009 to remove trees. 7:35 AM Aug 5th, 2009 via twhirl
  14. Beach Dr in Rock Creek Park will be closed from Wise Rd to Sherrill Dr NW from 9:30 am-2:30 pm on July 20, 2009 to remove trees. 10:22 AM Jul 16th, 2009 via twhirl
  15. Waterside Dr in Rock Creek Park will be closed from Mass Ave to Rock Creek Pkwy from 9:30 am-2:30 pm on July 27-28, 2009 to remove trees. 9:42 AM Jul 16th, 2009 via twhirl
  16. Glover Rd in Rock Creek Park will be closed from Grant Rd to Broad Branch Rd from 9:30 am-2:30 pm on July 21-22, 2009 to remove trees. 9:41 AM Jul 16th, 2009 via twhirl
  17. Joyce Rd in Rock Creek Park will be closed from Beach Dr to the Golf Course entrance from 9:30 am-2:30 pm on July 23, 2009 to remove trees. 9:40 AM Jul 16th, 2009 via twhirl
  18. Events start at 10:00 am and conclude with a special ceremony at Battleground National Cemetery at 3:00! Celebrate your Heritage! 4:43 PM Jul 10th, 2009 via web
  19. Join NPS in celebrating the 145th Anniversary on Saturday. Shuttle service provided from ROCR Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd, NW. Wash, DC. 4:41 PM Jul 10th, 2009 via web
  20. Know what July 11th is? The 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens! 4:40 PM Jul 10th, 2009 via web
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  • Location District of Columbia
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