Rock Creek Quiz

Question 1:

Find the location within Rock Creek where legendary acts like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles once performed.

Answer 1:

Carter Barron Amphitheater.

Question 2:

Find the bronze statue of a historical figure in Meridian Hill Park/Malcolm X Park, gifted by the Society of French Women in Exile.

Answer 2:

Joan of Arc.

Question 3:

Visit one of the many water quality monitoring locations across the full 33-mile length of Rock Creek, where our Water Quality Monitoring volunteers help us monitor the health of Rock Creek water quality. Find the one closest to your neighborhood!

Answer 3:

We have water quality monitoring sites throughout Washington DC, and Montgomery County. One site that is frequently tested is Boundary Bridge. These sites are regularly tested by water quality monitors around the area to measure the health of Rock Creek. At this time, water quality is poor and therefore it is not safe for humans or dogs to enter the water.

You can learn more about DC monitoring sites here and Montgomery County monitoring sites here.

Question 4:

Go for a hike on one of the many official hiking and biking trails throughout the Rock Creek watershed.

Answer 4:

The Rock Creek watershed includes portions of Montgomery County and DC, so there are many places to explore! Rock Creek Park offers many areas to hike and bike safely and securely. Some hiking trails include the Boulder Bridge Loop, the Valley Trail, and the Boundary Bridge, which meets at the border of DC and Maryland. The park is known for the scenic Beach Drive biking trail, which is now closed to cars and open to the public! Check out more hiking trails here and biking trails here. Montgomery County also offers many areas to hike and bike as well! Check out Montgomery County trails here.

Question 5:

Search the Glenmont Forest Green Streets site in Montgomery County to see if you can locate the three types of green infrastructure that help protect local waterways and conserve water.

Answer 5:

Bioretention basins, swales, street trees.

Question 6:

Visit the house within the Rock Creek parklands that is the oldest house on its original foundation in the District of Columbia.

Answer 6:

Old Stone House.

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