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10.2-mile (16-km) hard-surface trail through the park along Sligo Creek. Popular for walking, running, and bicycling.
Sligo Creek Trail is a paved hiker-biker trail running along Sligo Creek in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Most of the trail passes through tree-filled parkland. The trail and surrounding park is a popular place for locals to jog, walk, bicycle, roller-skate, and take their children to the playground. Many local families enjoy picnicking at one of the 15 picnic areas along the trail.
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Outdoor ice skating during the winter. Reservations are required.
A 1937 New Deal-era post office mural.
Playground for children, tennis courts, and dog park.
Outdoor water sprinklers where children play during the summer.
Bust of Norman Lane, a beloved local resident who lived in the nearby alley.
A spacious music venue and bar that features big-name acts.