Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD, Historic Sites, Parks, Pl...

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Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly, teaching the sciences, arts, languages and literature. By the early 1900s, Glen Echo Park had become a premier amusement park, serving the Washington D.C. area until 1968. In 1971, after the federal government obtained the land, the National Park Service began managing the Park. The National Park Service collaborated with artists and waymarking.com
The park is run by the National Park Service and is located a couple of miles NW of Washington DC on the banks of the Potomac. It hosts a wide range of art, craft and cultural activities. Around 150 courses and workshops are run each semester (4 per year). Its Spanish Ballroom hosts an extensive social dance program. The Carousel is a delight for all ages. The Puppet Co theater and the Adventure Theater museumland.net
- Glen Echo began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education, especially among the masses of the people; to teach the sciences, arts, languages, and literature; to prepare its patrons for their several pursuits and professions in life; and to fit them for the duties which devolve upon them as members of society." By 1900, Glen Echo was on its way to becoming wildernet.com
The park is seems to be an old "destination park" from the 1920s. There's a whole series of building set up almost like an old boulevard. There's also a very strong artist community that has built up around the park so there are potters, glassblowers, photographers as well as performers. Adventure Theater does kid-specific performance. Lots of classes offered. There is a big, old-fashioned carousel kaboom.org
A photography gallery and school at Glen Echo Park. washingtonpost.com
Among the familiar structures in this aerial photo are old attractions - the Fun House, Coaster Dips, Crystal Pool, and Flying Scooter. Still present in the park today are the Ballroom, the Arcade and the Dentzel Carousel as well as other smaller structures. hmdb.org

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The photographer Posted by jschein | Dec 09, 2011 www.marisascheinfeld.com Check out her work. It is beautiful from washingtonpost.com

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amenities: Playground for ages 5-12, Staffed, Stage, Garden, Fence, Playground for ages 2-5, Restrooms, Hiking trails, Lighting, Drinking fountain
categories: Other
languages: English
attractions: - Since 1971, the National Park Service at Glen Echo Park has been offering year-round activities in dance, theater, and the arts for the surrounding communities and for visitors from across the country. The park also administers an artist-in-residency program providing the public with an...
climate: - Maryland has four distinct seasons with spring and fall being particularly pleasant with low humidity and mild temperatures. The average January temperature ranges between 30 and 34 degrees F (-1 to 1 C) with July averages ranging between 74 degrees F and 80 degrees F. Typically, coastal...
location: glen echo park
location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=mdnpge&cu_id=1
recreation: - Glen Echo Park hosts a wide range of art, craft and cultural activities. Around 150 courses and workshops are run each semester (4 per year). Its Spanish Ballroom hosts an extensive social dance program. The Carousel is a delight for all ages. The Puppet Co. theater and the Adventure Theater...
erected: 2006 by Jessie S. Felling, Volunteer, National Park Service, in May.
other nearby markers: At least 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Changing Face of Glen Echo (here, next to this marker); The Roller Coasters of Glen Echo Amusement Park (a few steps from this marker); 1921 (a few steps from this marker); The Glen Echo Park Yurts (within shouting distance...
variables: Carousel Location: Amusement Parks Is the Carousel operational?: Yes Does the Music work?: Yes Cost to ride: 1.25 per ride Hours of Operation: May to end September, weekends 12:00am to 6pm. May to August Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am to 2pm. July and August Fridays 10am to 2pm.
bar feature: Dance Club
editorial review: Our Review By the time you've crossed the footbridge and passed the carousel and the booth with a neon CUDDLE UP sign, you're sure you're not in Washington anymore. In this 1933 ballroom, recently restored to its original glory, saddle shoes are still cool, men know how to lead and women know how...
neighbourhood: Bethesda
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location: Washington, District of Columbia
cross street: Goldsboro Road
editorial review: This National Park in the Potomac palisades near Bethesda has seen many incarnations--including a Chautauqua retreat and amusement park--but is now a rich cultural center offering classes in...
keywords: exercise, outdoor, Park, picnic

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