Benjamin Banneker Park
City Parks & Gardens, Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Local Culture, History, Science, Outdoors
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Benjamin Banneker Park
Park Near the Waterfront
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7th St SW & G St SW Washington, D.C. |
Description
This circular park near the waterfront honors Benjamin Banneker, a free black and self-taught mathematician and astronomer, who helped survey the District boundaries based on celestial calculations. George Washington hired Banneker and Andrew Ellicott in 1791 to lay out the 10-mile square plot that would define the District of Columbia. Pierre L'Enfant designed the federal city within Banneker's and Ellicott's set boundaries.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: Best to visit during daylight hours.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
L'Enfant Plaza Metro stop
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Subway
Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
Parking Safety: Somewhat Safe
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