Meridian Hill Park

⛲️Newly reopened and absolutely stunning! A beautiful and uniquely Washington experience, perfect for photos, weddings, picnics or quiet meditation. Located just north of the White House, Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park) is one of Washington, DC’s most beautiful hidden gems. Dramatic cascading fountain, elegant Italian-inspired terraces, reflecting pool, a Joan of Arc statue, and sweeping city views make it feel more like a European garden than an urban park. This park is well worth a visit.

The water is finally back after years of hiatus, and Meridian Hill Park can once again show off its true beauty. We visited on May 15, 2026, and both the lower pool and the iconic tiered waterfall were flowing again. It’s absolutely beautiful . There are plenty of scenic spots and seating areas throughout the park to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. Some areas are still under restoration. The lawn is fenced off for rehabilitation, and several wooden benches are being repaired. Honestly, it has taken far too long for the revitalization to finally happen, but I’m really happy to see the park finally getting the care and attention it deserves. Bring your friends and family and visit right now, especially with the water features back on again!

Beautiful place. Water fountains. Lots of grass. Walk trails. Nice place to walk your dog(s) or ride your bike. So many benches and shaded areas to sit and relax, even lil nook like places to read your book/kindle.

Meridian hill park was such a nice get away from the hustle and bustle of dc with the tourists, absolutely beautiful cascading waterfall with so much history, had so much fun walking up and down the fountain when it was running. There is a cute garden thing to walk through at the top and a giant Joan of arc statue. My absolute favorite fountain Ive ever seen in person.

The fountain working again is awesome. Worth the visit just for that. However, the trash cans were overflowing and it's pretty clear more work is needed. That said, the wife and I played a nice game of Scrabble here while killing a couple of hours.