Yuri K.
6/26/2023
It's a lovely spot to spend 1-2 hours. The walking path around the island is really nice and kid friendly. There are nice views of Georgetown. Parking is easy depending on what time you go. On...
Theodore Roosevelt Island
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Arlington, VA 22216
Theodore Roosevelt Island in Arlington, VA, serves as a living memorial to America's 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. Transformed from neglected farmland in the 1930s, the island features miles of trails through wooded uplands and swampy bottomlands, honoring Roosevelt's legacy as an outdoorsman and conservationist.
Landscape architects designed the island to mimic the natural forest that once covered it, offering visitors a serene escape into nature. With proposed memorials and a Junior Ranger Program, Theodore Roosevelt Island provides a unique opportunity to explore history and conservation efforts in a picturesque setting.
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Andrea U.
4/4/2025
Thedore Roosevelt Island is filled with trails and it's a little dilapidated now. The fountains aren't running and it's not in such good shape, which is a real shame. The trails are overgrown &...
Bradley L.
8/6/2025
A beautiful park. There's a loop that goes around the island with a boardwalk that goes through some marshy areas. It's impressive that such a small island can have a diverse ecosystem like this....
Sara G.
10/7/2024
Theodore Roosevelt Island - this is my favorite place and the best kept secret in DC. You would never know this secret island was there. It's a 88-acre island is a fitting tribute to the...
Shelby S.
5/20/2024
Family in the area recommended we come to the island for some nice activity outdoors and it was awesome! Solid trails the whole way. I couldn't get over how green everything is! So pretty and...
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