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Theodore Roosevelt Island

In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore Roosevelt Island, a memorial to America’s 26th president. They conceived a “real forest” designed to mimic the natural forest that once covered the island. Today miles of trails through wooded uplands and swampy bottomlands honor the legacy of a great outdoorsman and conservationist.

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Photos

A bronze statue of Theodore Roosevelt standing and pointing.
Theodore Roosevelt memorial plaza on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
woodland trail in the shadow of tall trees
Hike the trails around the island
Three people with Park Ranger at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial.
National Park Service Ranger discussing Theodore Roosevelt with visitors at his memorial.
long stone plaza with statue of Theodore Roosevelt at end surround by the shadows of tall trees
Enjoy a hidden gem, an island oasis, in the busy Washington, D.C region.
three people walking on wooden boardwalk under trees
Hike the trails throughout Theodore Roosevelt Island for a grand adventure.

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching