Rock Creek Park Trail to Shut Down This Sunday

WASHINGTON, DC — The National park Service will be closing off a portion of the Rock Creek Park multi-use trail on Sunday, so adjust your plans accordingly.

The trail will be closed between Porter Street NW and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Crews will be working to remove "hazardous trees" in the area, according to a National Park Service statement, which notes that Beach Drive remains closed due to construction activities.

NPS is bringing in extra personnel to get the work completed in just one day and minimize disruptions.

"During work, officers from the United States Park Police will be stationed at various locations along the closure to ensure everyone's safety and make sure pedestrians and cyclists don’t inadvertently enter the closed area," the statement reads. "National Park Service tree crews will be removing hazard trees adjacent to the multi-use trail from Porter Street south along Beach Drive. As trees are removed, branches, trunks and large debris will fall across the multi-use trail and road surface."

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