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1939. “Washington, D.C. Rock Creek Parkway during the construction[…]" Myers, David (David Moffat), photographer. Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Photograph Collection, Library of Congress.

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Links to the Past: Public Golf Courses of Washington, D.C.

The three National Park Service golf courses in Washington, D.C. have a fascinating and complex history. Initially built between 1918 and 1939, the courses have hosted numerous tournaments, presidents of the United States, renowned American golfers, and countless local citizens. 

The golf courses also played a role in the civil rights movement. Activists successfully protested for equal access to the courses and helped inspire the integration of the city’s recreational facilities in 1941.

More: Golf and Civil Rights in Washington, DC

TheNPS has completed studies on the history and design of the three golf courses (East Potomac Golf Course, Langston Golf Course, and Rock Creek Golf Course), including treatment guidelines for the long-term stewardship of the courses. 

Now, a long-term lease opportunity is available for the golf courses, and the NPS is in search of an operator who’s committed to providing affordable and easy-to-access golfing, to improving facilities and courses, and to preserving the unique histories and landscapes of each of these courses.  

For information about developing and submitting a proposal:

• News release: “Hole-in-one business opportunity with the National Park Service”
• Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Proposals must be received by the NPS by 4pm EST on November 27, 2019.

Langston Golf Course, first opened in 1939, is one of three 18-hole golf courses on National Park Service land in Washington, D.C. (NPS).

Is this an:

A. Scene from a fairytale

B. A movie set

C. Not real

D. Rock Creek Park

It’s D!

Rock Creek Park is an oasis within the city.  

This idyllic setting offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC and is a peaceful refuge to explore, hike, bird watch, and reconnect with nature.

Photo by Grace Hassler (sharetheexperience.org)