Right off the end of Reagan National's main runway, this park's main appeal is watching the planes fly over (taking off or landing, depending on the prevailing winds) so low that it seems you could almost touch them. Great access to the bike path, too-- connect north to Roosevelt Island and the W&OD trail or south through the airport property... More

If you enjoy watching planes take off and land, this is a great place to visit. They fly right over top of you. Very noisy! More

This hidden gem is a great spot for watching planes go in and out of the airport and you are right on the river. This is THE BEST place to watch the DC fireworks on the 4th of July. Just be aware that the parking is minimal for events like that so you must get there very early. Also no... More

If you like airplanes, aviation or are just looking for a neat place - fly on over to Gravelly Point Park. This sits at the end of the runway at Reagan National Airport. During weekdays, you'll be treated to either planes landing or taking off right over your head every two or three minutes. (Landing or taking off depends on... More

I have many fond memories of going to this park, sitting in the grass and watching airplanes take off from National Airport. It's also an excellent place for a water break when you're biking. More

Bring the kids. Post 9/11 you won't find a better plane-spotting location near a major airport anymore. There is no place too sit but there is plenty of space to play. Go at rush hour to get the highest volume of sightings! More

no other place like it in the area, maybe in the country. You can literally stand 100 feet under a huge plane landing or taking off, plus the view of the river is great. Kids love this spot. More

If you want quiet and solitude, you'll need to skip it. You will have a constant stream of planes flying either in or out. It's a cool place to watch them, especially if they are landing from north and taking off to the south. The planes fly in really low on landing. Note: If you have children, it can be... More

Where else can one go, have a picnic, stroll along the water, fish, watch a soccer or flag football game and oh yeah, watch planes take off and land? Located next to Reagan National Airport (National to the natives) this is one place that allows the kid in most of us to be able to "ohhh and ahhhhhhhhh" out loud.... More