East Potomac Park

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    Ohio Dr SW, Southwest DC
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Lonely Planet review

Locals flock to this waterside park for biking, running, fishing, golfing and picnicking. Undiscovered by tourists, it has a neighborhood feel. A 5-mile paved trail - great for biking or in-line skating - runs around the park. The center is the East Potomac Park Golf Course. At the park's southern tip, an eerie sculpture, the Awakening, portrays a giant emerging from the earth. Kids love climbing on it, as well as in the nearby playground.

The park sits on a finger of land, which extends southward from the Tidal Basin into the Potomac River. On foot, you can access the park by following trails that lead from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial under the bridges. You'll need to drive there; you can park on the shoulder of Ohio Dr.