Stanton Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stanton Park
Stanton Park in August, with the statue of Nathanael Greene
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Location	Washington, D.C.

Stanton Park, once known as Stanton Square, is a special national park in Washington, D.C.. It's located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. You can find it where Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue meet.

The park is bordered by 4th Street to the west and 6th Street to the east. The lanes of C Street, NE, run along the north and south sides of the park.

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Stanton Park is named after Edwin M. Stanton. He was an important person during the American Civil War. He served as the United States Secretary of War. This means he was in charge of the country's military during that time.

In the middle of Stanton Park, you'll see a statue. It honors Nathanael Greene. He was a brave Major General during the American Revolutionary War. He helped lead the fight for America's independence.

How the City Was Planned

The design of Stanton Park was part of the original plan for Washington, D.C. This plan was created by Pierre Charles L'Enfant. His ideas helped shape the layout of the entire city.

Fun at the Park

Stanton Park has a playground in its western part. It's a great spot for kids to play and have fun! The eastern half of the park is often used by people walking their dogs.

The National Park Service takes care of Stanton Park. Because it's a national park, there are rules to follow. For example, dogs must be on a leash to keep everyone safe and happy.

The Stanton Park Neighborhood

Sometimes, people use "Stanton Park" to talk about the area around the park too. There aren't official borders for this neighborhood. However, the Stanton Park Neighborhood Association represents a larger area. It stretches from 2nd Street, NE, to 10th Street, NE. It also goes from East Capitol Street to H Street, NE.