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LandmarkAdams Morgan
Meridian Hill Park
- 4.53.5k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till midnight
NPS park in Columbia Heights with a 13-basin cascading fountain, terraces, statues and Sunday drum circles.
Quick answers
Meridian Hill Park in short
When is Meridian Hill Park open?
Every day, 5 AM–12 AM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Meridian Hill Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Meridian Hill Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Meridian Hill Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Meridian Hill Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Meridian Hill Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Meridian Hill Park?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Meridian Hill Park?
16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Is Meridian Hill Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till midnight
- Outdoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnightmonday5 AM–12 AM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- sunday
- 5 AM–12 AM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Meridian Hill Park
- 2 Rooster & Owl · 5 min
- 3 Thurst Lounge · 6 min
- 4 Busboys and Poets · 8 min
- 5 New York Grill · 9 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 3.5k reviews
Known for
- Cascading fountain
- Sunday drum circle
- Joan of Arc statue
- Terraces
What people say
- People like:
- Drum circle, fountain and relaxing green space
- Worth knowing:
- Many steps
Around Adams Morgan
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Rooster & OwlFine dining · 5 min walk
Thurst LoungeBar · 6 min walk
Good nowBusboys and Poets-bookstore · 8 min walk
Good nowNew York GrillHalal · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time