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- Real Living | At HomeИюнь 20, 2013And for those who like to stay downtown, you have TRI. A “real forest” it has miles of trails through woods and marshes. It;s a great tribute to the legacy of a great outdoorsman, Teddy R.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleАвгуст 2, 2011You'll see a variety of wildlife, especially birds, on a peaceful walk through the woodlands and marshes here. Added bonus if you've brought your fishing pole, you can fish here, too! -- Green Guide
- Gillian RussellНоябрь 5, 2016parkrun Roosevelt Island happens here every Saturday at 9AM. Free, timed 5K run. Rain or shine! Sign up to get your free id token at parkrun/usa. Join the biggest free running movement in the world!
- Chickie M.Апрель 18, 2016No bikes allowed but it's a nice short hike around the island with great views of Georgetown. I also saw a snake.
- DC Preservation LeagueИюль 22, 2011In honor of his love of nature, this 88-acres island was presented to the nation by the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1931. The memorial was built in 1960 by Eric Grugler and Paul Manship
- Stacy Bo BacyОктябрь 3, 2021Located in the middle of the Potomac River, between Virginia and the District. Lots of easy hikes.
- Maggie MacGИюль 4, 2021This is a good short loop for hikers of all skill levels (1.5 miles) and shaded so good even for summer hikes.
- Alan BruceИюнь 19, 2012This place is beautiful your in the middle of the city but you are in the woods! Excellent for a run but your not allowed to bike on the island.
- Rich PesceАпрель 26, 2015Hidden gem. Great spot for a few running laps or even just a walk. Great statue of Teddy!
- Andres FalconerЯнварь 13, 2016Fantastic natural heritage site in the heart of DC. Great for walks, running.
- Ian Bryant-SmithИюнь 21, 2015A lovely bit of legitimate nature, not too a long walk from the Rosslyn Metro station.
- C-SPANОктябрь 18, 2011This 17 foot bronze statue of Theodore Roosevelt was done by sculptor Paul Manship. Learn more about the memorial and the island in this C-SPAN American History TV video. \nПодробнее
- My favorite place for a jog. Has it's own family of deer that live on the island, most of the time you can see them grazing
- If you are in the DC/N.VA area, you like the outdoors and haven't been before, you are missing out! Don't forget to see the memorial on the inside of the island!
- Laura CovingtonМай 22, 2012amazing secret island, complete with marsh and memorial. great trail for a run - no bikes allowed!
- - BossiАпрель 4, 2012Peace, tranquility, beauty, and every other minute 100 decibels of raw aviation fury.
- Geoff SnowmanАвгуст 12, 2011The fountains are currently being refurbished. The sign says this will be completed June 2011, but it's August 2011 and there's no water yet. :)
- KMangoМай 21, 2010A lot of people visit the island, but few know about the bridge over the marsh. Over a half mile in length, check it out!
- KatherineМарт 10, 2012Don't come here after it gets dark since the island (and the memorial) is not lit. The island closes at 10:00pm, but no point coming here at night.
- Beth LНоябрь 13, 2016The lone portapotty was in DEPLORABLE shape and badly needed service. Inadequate to handle the traffic .
- Ree-An AСентябрь 3, 2011I dearly hope that this construction and improvement job includes proper signage!