East Potomac Park - Hains Point

Set between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, East Potomac Park-Hains Point is the perfect place for family picnicking, bicycling and walking or running among the famous cherry trees. This 300 acre peninsula has some of the best views of the city of Washington D.C.

Sites

Best known for the blooming cherry trees given to the United States by the mayor of Tokyo in 1912, East Potomac Park is also home to the very large statue called “The Awakening.” On loan to the park, this statue depicts a man rising from out of the ground. Children and tourists love to climb or pose for pictures on the body parts growing out of the ground. The park reaches into the tidal basin that is part of Washing D.C. Picnickers and others can enjoy watching the birds and the water that ebbs and flows past the park, or watch the planes taking off from Washington National Airport.

Recreation

East Potomac Park has plenty of activities to make anyone happy. Visitors can run, bike or walk along the tidal basin, or take a slow relaxing scenic drive. Miniature golf and a public golf course are available, as well as tennis courts and a public swimming pool. There are playgrounds for the kids and picnic tables for lunch and parties. Visitors can fish off the banks of the Potomac or visit the recreation center.

Spend a relaxing day at East Potomac Park - Hains Point. Parking is available, and visitors can also walk to the park from the Jefferson Memorial. A new feature is the Tourmobile, a shuttles that travels back and forth from different parking areas around Hains Point. Visit one of the top attractions in the Washington D.C. area, East Potomac Park.