Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway paths
76Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway paths: 1.3 miles of bike paths in and around Washington, DC. 91% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 51% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 76 out of 100.
1.3 mi · 91% smooth surface · 51% away from cars
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Best place to start
Park at Walter Pierce Park, off Calvert Street Northwest, 0.1 mi from the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 450 feet away and a playground is about 400 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Rose Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds
- Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway (along the trail): 6 parking lots
- National Mall and Memorial Parks (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Francis Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds
- Walter Pierce Park (0.1 mi away): 1 playground, 1 restroom and 1 parking lot
- Kalorama Park (0.3 mi away): 2 playgrounds
- Mitchell Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- Montrose Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- Lincoln Memorial (0.4 mi away): 2 restrooms
Plus 4 playgrounds, 5 restrooms and 8 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway paths.
- Rock Creek Trail · 6.2 mi · kid score 80
- TransVirginia Bike Route · 7.5 mi · kid score 74
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