Franklin Park
A children's garden, fountain plaza, lawns, shaded seating, and accessible sidewalks make Franklin Park a compact family pause in the center of downtown.
Official DowntownDC pages conflict on dawn-to-dusk versus 6 a.m.–9 p.m. hours, and the main page retains stale construction and future-pavilion copy. Verify hours, fountain operation, restrooms, restaurant status, and work zones before relying on them.
- Best for
- Downtown play + lawn
- Play
- Children's garden
- Features
- Fountain plaza + seating
- Paths
- ADA-accessible sidewalks
Location
1332 I Street NW, Washington, DC
Downtown · Directions
Franklin Park reopened after renovation in September 2021 with a children's garden, expanded and restored fountain plaza, conversational seating, lighting, lawns, and tree-shaded downtown space.