Broad tree-shaded park, site of the first wireless message, with a statue of Commodore John Barry.
At a glance
#176 of 211 Parks in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.41
Rating breakdown
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5 ★60%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Franklin Park?
- Franklin Park is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 893 reviews.
- How does Franklin Park rank in Washington?
- Franklin Park is #176 of 211 Parks in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Franklin Park located?
- 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States — 0.7 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact Franklin Park?
- Phone: +1 202-208-6843 · Website: downtowndc.org
Clean, lots of seating, some greenery, could use a little more shade in summer (but will have some when young trees get taller). Right next to Planet Word museum (free) inside Franklin School building.
Overall it's a nice park but the staircases were very poorly designed. At least six people over the last year and a half have sustained serious injuries because the steps don't have handrails and they don't look like steps. Similar step designs have been outlawed in other jurisdictions because they're so dangerous. So just beware.
A very nice and well-kept park. Went there for juneteenth celebration. They had a very enjoyable event going.
Great outdoor space. Very kids friendly. There are some tables that locals use to eat or just take in the sun. Plenty of other seating area. Landscape is very nice.
Really enjoyed chilling in this park during sunset. Super clean and well maintained. Feels like a mini escape in the middle of the city.
Strolling through Franklin Park on my way from the metro to Planet Word was a nice alternative to sidewalks. Well kept and pleasant. There are lots of benches and a small play area. This isn’t a big park but it will be a nice place for people to gather before and after visiting Planet Word at the Franklin School. Several restaurants with take out in the area and a good size for small groups to find each other make a good meeting point.
It was clean, felt safe, and had a pleasant vibe.
It was clean, felt safe, and had a pleasant vibe.
Always drove this past this park and wanted to have a picnic here. Grabbed some lunch from a near by restaurant with my daughter and sat down. Great location in the city. It wasn’t busy midday during August. (Fairly hot outside) One thing I will warn visitors is that there is sacristy of shade in this area.
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