Along 16th Street NW between Euclid and W Streets NW in Northwest D.C, Meridian Hill Park is a historic and architecturally distinctive urban park in Washington, D.C., USA. It’s a much-loved public space known for its formal garden design, social gatherings, art, and views over the city.
Admission is free. You can take metro to Adams Morgan and walk to it. On a nice day, it is especially pleasant to admire the colorful charming Adams Morgan along the way.
Meridian Hill Park history: In 1819 a mansion was built on the site, and President John Quincy Adams lived there after leaving office.
The federal government acquired the land in 1910, and between 1912 and 1936 the current park was constructed. Its design was inspired by European Renaissance and Italian gardens, with terraces, grand stairways, and formal plantings.
The park’s distinctive concrete walls, benches, and fountains were built using a pioneering concrete aggregate technique.
Terraced Garden & Cascading Fountain: The park’s centerpiece is a long, formal cascading water feature flowing down terraces into a reflecting pool (though the fountain has been under rehabilitation as of 2026). No water when we visited on a fall day.
Statues & Memorials: Including the James Buchanan Memorial, Dante Memorial, Serenity sculpture, Armillary Sphere, and the Joan of Arc Statue — the only equestrian statue of a woman in D.C.
Upper Lawn & Walkways: A broad open lawn and tree-lined paths make the upper part of the park a popular place for picnics, games, and relaxing.
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