Malcolm X Park

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Lonely Planet review

Unofficially dedicated to Malcolm X, this park scales a hillside from the Shaw neighborhood to Adams-Morgan's upper reaches, adding much-needed scenery to the area. Constructed when the area was fashionable, it has terraced walkways, a waterfall cascade and an eccentric mix of statuary, from Joan of Arc to Dante, enlivens its contoured lawns. It's lovely in springtime, when the dogwoods and azaleas flower, but it isn't safe to visit after dark.

The park was constructed in the early 20th century, when Meridian Hill was a very fashionable district.