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Drone Rules for Rock Creek Park
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
• United States
Washington, DC, USA
Lat: 38.9675 • Lng: -77.0452
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May 29, 2026 4:00 AM
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• Added NPS drone ban for Rock Creek Park with Washington DC SFRA context.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations in Rock Creek Park, aligning with National Park Service regulations and the Washington D.C. Special Flight Rules Area.
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| Summary | — | Drones are prohibited in Rock Creek Park per NPS policy. The park is within the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area. |
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## Drone Rules - Rock Creek Park **Drone use is prohibited** in Rock Creek Park. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone flights within the park - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS - Rock Creek Park is within the Washington DC SFRA (15-mile radius from DCA); all drone flights require FAA authorization ### Source - Rock Creek Park NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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+ ## Drone Rules - Rock Creek Park + + **Drone use is prohibited** in Rock Creek Park. + + ### Key Rules + - No recreational drone flights within the park + - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS + - Rock Creek Park is within the Washington DC SFRA (15-mile radius from DCA); all drone flights require FAA authorization + + ### Source + - Rock Creek Park NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/rules.htm +