Theodore Roosevelt Island

Absolutely gorgeous park just across from the Kennedy center in DC. It took me about 20 minutes to arrive from Navy Yard when there was traffic. There is a decent amount of parking if you go during an off-hour around mid day as well as a bike path that connects to it. The trail itself is well maintained and easy to navigate. There were so many birds, bees and other critters enjoying the park alongside walkers, it felt like the city was miles away instead of just next door. I love coming here to walk, listen to the sounds of nature, and clear my head during the week. It is truly a DMV treasure!

Excellent park, plenty of trails and shaded areas with excellent views across the water. Plan your parking well though! Not a lot of spots and they go very quick. The only restrooms are near the parking lot, and are your typical portapotty situation. There are several water fountains throughout the park, however. Highly recommend, overall!

Saw a cool tortoise. Also appreciate the shrine to Teddy. Nice escape from the bustle of DC but it would be great if people didn't clog the boardwalk two abreast with strollers.

Great weekend experience. The trails are awesome, wonderful wildlife (deer and birds), close to Metro, convenient parking, the monument is well maintained. Hidden Gem!

Lovely park in DC where it almost feels like you are in the woods. I walked here from Arlington and it was an easy 10 minutes walk then ventured on the outer loop on the island. The Roosevelt statue was unexpected and very large and the 4 stones behind it have some cool thoughts written on them. The main trails are well kept, some larger than others, and the wood walk is a very nice concept although the planks were a bit crooked in some parts. The swamps area was also unexpected and I enjoyed spending some time bird watching (the red-winged blackbirds were beautiful) The loop is maybe a couple of miles and it can get very busy which is the part I liked the least. The Island definitely gets busy with runners and walkers making it more of a workout place than a pleasant walk. I am sure there are times when it's calm but I haven't spent much time here in DC to figure out.

Beautiful hiking trails with absolutely stunning views. Many many parking spots/spaces are available. It was such a great spot for a hike with my husband and children too. Maybe mile and a half just walking around the island.

A wonderful escape from the bustle of the city, this reclaimed island in the middle of the Potomac River is where one can find the Teddy Roosevelt Memorial and a few miles of trails in different ecosystems (marsh, swamp, and upland forest). While it is picturesque and lots of trails, it is more of a walk than a hike. Given its proximity to the airport, one can hear the loud noises of planes flying overhead, which ruin the natural environment slightly. In addition, there is only one way on/off the island, a pedestrian bridge that is difficult to access through means of public transit (20 minute walk from Rosslyn metro station or walk across Francis Scott Key bridge from Georgetown). Generally a great place to visit, but not necessary if one is short on time.

One of my absolute favorite places to escape DC. Easily accessible via driving however I would highly recommend going off peak since parking is limited. The island is very diverse with wildlife such as deer, salamanders, fish, birds, and more. You can take your dog as well. The trail is wide enough to run on, and the bridge across to the island is lovely. One point the restrooms were closed as of the time I am writing this so use the portable toilets before heading over.