K- Near Georgetown there is a gorgeous, little park called Dumbarton Oaks Park. Last weekend took Heidi, the dog, for a humid, adventurous walk to see what this park was like. We walked for two hours and didn’t see the whole thing. Part of the reason is we ended up on “Lover’s Lane,” which is kind of part of Rock Creek Park and goes to Dumbarton Oaks Park. However it was a nice path in itself. Despite the recent rains and a bit of mud, quite a few people were walking about and enjoying the scenery. Everything was pretty and green and the creek made a nice burbling sound as the water rushed through. If you are looking for a place to have a Zen moment, I recommend coming here and having a leisurely walk or picnic.
There are several ways to access Dumbarton Oaks Park. Many or most people take a short stroll downhill along an asphalted pedestrian-only lane, Lovers’ Lane, which descends from R Street NW in Georgetown. Lovers’ Lane is located approximately 200 feet east of R Street and 31st Street NW. Lovers’ Lane separates Dumbarton Oaks estate from Montrose Park and is signposted by a green-on-white wooden plaque reading, “Dumbarton Oaks Park, Open Dawn to Dusk.” The lane descends one-fourth of a mile to the Park entrance at the bottom of the hill. Free, street parking is available on R Street NW.
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