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Glen Echo Park
- 4.61.4k reviews
- Free
Former amusement park turned arts center with a 1921 carousel, Spanish Ballroom, puppet theater, studios, galleries and a small aquarium.
Quick answers
Glen Echo Park in short
When is the best time to visit Glen Echo Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Glen Echo Park indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Glen Echo Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Glen Echo Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Glen Echo Park?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Glen Echo Park?
About 2 hours.
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Where is Glen Echo Park?
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
Is Glen Echo Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
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
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Glen Echo Park
- 2 Turkey Run Park · 18 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.4k reviews
Known for
- Dentzel carousel
- Puppet Co. theater
- Spanish Ballroom dancing
- Bumper Car Pavilion
What people say
- People like:
- Carousel, dancing, puppet shows and art events
Around Tulip Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
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