CartogiraffeMap · Streets · Places

Smithsonian Grounds in Ward 2, District of Columbia

Smithsonian Grounds in District of Columbia is a park. Smithsonian Grounds is also known as SG. Smithsonian Grounds is located near 9th Street Southwest. Ⓦ.
Leisure
park
Legend

Image

Smithsonian Gardens
The Parterre, the centerpiece of the Haupt Garden, is a carefully manicured garden with a changing palette of colors, shapes, and textrues. Because formal parterres are typically associated with the elaborate designs of the Victorian era, a garden type was a natural choice to complement the ornate architecture fo the adjacent Smithsonian Castle. Throughout the year, layers of colorful plantings are meticulously laid out in symmetrical patters that are redesigned every few seasons. Designs incorporate such motifs as diamonds, fleurs-de-lis, scallops, and swags. – Eric Long, Smithsonian Institution photographer, Public domain – Wikimedia Commons

Public toilets

  • National Museum Of Asian Arts (wheelchair accessible, free of charge, changing table, unisex) at Independence Ave SW 1100 (20560) – approx. 300 ft.
  • National Museum Of Asian Arts (wheelchair accessible, free of charge, changing table, unisex) at Independence Ave SW 1100 (20560) – approx. 300 ft.

Bike rentals

  • Smithsonian / Jefferson Dr and 12th St SW (Lyft, 23 vehicles, fee required) – approx. 450 ft.

Stations

  • Smithsonian – approx. 500 ft.

ATMs

  • PNC Bank (PNC Bank) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Artworks

  • Joseph Henry (Artist: Bounds, A. Pierce, bronze) – approx. 350 ft.
  • Arthur Vining Downing Statue – approx. 550 ft.
  • Angola II (Artist: Issac Witkin). 1967 – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Geometric Mouse (Artist: Claes Oldenburg, steel). 1971, Steel – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Monsoon Drift (Artist: Anthony Caro, steel). 1975, Steel – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Figure (Artist: Jacques Lipchitz). 1926-30, cast 1958-61 Bronze – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Sunset Song (Artist: Susan Phillipsz). sound installation – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Lunar Bird (Artist: Joan Miro, bronze). 1944-46 enlarged and cast 1966-67 Bronze – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Are Years What? (for Marianne Moore) (Artist: Mark di Suvero, steel). 1967, Painted Steel and cable – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Pittsburgh Landscape (Artist: David Smith, steel). 1954, Painted Steel – approx. 0.2 mi.

Bus stops

  • GeodeticMarker – approx. 300 ft.
  • Smithsonian Castle – approx. 350 ft.
  • Smithsonian Metro – approx. 400 ft.
  • Independence Ave SW at 12th St SW – approx. 500 ft.
  • Independence Ave SW at L'Enfant Place SW – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Museum of Natural History – approx. 0.1 mi.

Subway stops

  • Smithsonian – approx. 500 ft.

Fast food restaurants

  • Dunkin' (Donut, Coffee shop, takeout, opening hours: Mon–Fri 7–14; Sat–Sun 0–24) at Jefferson Drive Southwest 1400 (20024) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Streets nearby

12th Street Expressway
350 ft
12th Street Southwest
500 ft
Madison Drive Northwest
Infinity, Museum of Natural History, Museum of American History, National Gallery of Art, 4th St and Madison Dr NW, Chair Transformation Number 20B, Cheval Rouge, Cubi XXVI, House I, Moondog, Graft, Untitled
0.1 mi
Independence Avenue Southwest
Hirshhorn Gift Shop, Independence Ave SW at L'Enfant Place SW, Independence Ave SW at 9th St SW, Lavazza, Independence Av SW at 14 St SW, Independence Ave SW at 1st St SW, Independence Ave SW at Washington Ave SW, The Majesty of Law, &pizza, Stop 3 - Smithsonian Air and Space Museum/National Museum of the American Indian/Botanical Gardens, Independence Ave SW between 7th and 6th Sts SW, Independence Av SW at 12 St SW, Independence Ave SW at 12th St SW, Independence Ave SW at 14th St SW, Independence Ave SW & 4th St SW, Independence Av SW at 3 St SW, Greek Vases Sculpture, Rayburn, Independence Ave SW at 6th St SW
0.2 mi
9th Street Southwest
DOE Dunkin'
0.2 mi
9th Street Expressway
Lunar Bird, Figure, Sunset Song, Pittsburgh Landscape, Monsoon Drift, Angola II, Geometric Mouse, An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain, Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, Orphée
0.2 mi
Smithsonian Pollinator Garden Path
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Natural History
0.2 mi
Hirshhorn Museum Tunnel
Clamdigger, Brushstroke, Horse and Rider, Young Girl on a Chair, Seated Woman, Eros, Inside Eros, Seated Woman on a Bench, Seated Yucatan Woman, Working Model for "Three-Way Piece No. 3: Vertebrae", Three-Piece Reclining Figure No. 2: Bridge Prop, Cubi XII, Draped Reclining Nude, For Gordon Bunshaft
0.2 mi
13th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
10th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
L'Enfant Promenade
10th St and L'Enfant Plaza SW
0.3 mi
Maryland Avenue Southwest
Zipcar, Cosmo, L'Enfant Plaza - Entrance A (7th St & Maryland Av), 7th Street & Maryland Avenue SW (L'Enfant Plaza) Northbound, Maryland Avenue & 7th Street SW Far-side Eastbound, Wells Fargo, 7th St SW at Maryland Av SW, Rice Bar, Potbelly, ARTECHOUSE, Flippin' Pizza, The American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists, Starbucks
0.3 mi
L'Enfant Plaza Southwest
L'Enfant Plaza Post Office, Bike and Roll, L’Enfant Bar & Grill, Charleys Philly Steaks, Auntie Anne's, Panda Express, Subway, DC Dogs & Fries, SpiceX, Lou’s Buns, L'Enfant Plaza Food Court, International Spy Museum Store, Energy Child Development Center, PenFed Credit Union, Independence Ave and L'Enfant Plaza SW/DOE
0.4 mi
Maine Avenue Southwest
Live K Karaoke, Toastique, Bella Moda Salon, Maine Ave SW at 9th St SW, The Goddard School, Maine Ave SW at 7th St SW, Maine Ave and 7th St SW, Maine Ave and 9th St SW, Southwest Waterfront
0.4 mi

Attractions nearby

Smithsonian National Carousel
0.1 mi

Buildings nearby

Dept of Agriculture Cotton Annex
0.3 mi
US Postal Service Headquarters
0.3 mi
The Portals III
0.3 mi
The Portals II
0.3 mi
Potomac Center North
0.4 mi
L'Enfant Plaza Food Court Entrance
0.4 mi
The Portals I
0.4 mi
950 L'Enfant Plaza
0.4 mi
L'Enfant Plaza Building
0.4 mi
Potomac Center South
0.4 mi
500 L'Enfant Plaza
0.5 mi

Construction sites nearby

Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
0.2 mi

Fast food restaurants nearby

Refreshments
500 ft
Sami's Hot Dogs
0.3 mi

Fountains nearby

Acanthus Fountain
0.2 mi

Government buildings nearby

Jamie L. Whitten Building
0.2 mi

Hotels nearby

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
0.4 mi

Museums nearby

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
450 ft
National Museum of African Art
0.1 mi
Arts and Industries Building
0.2 mi
International Spy Museum
0.4 mi

Office buildings nearby

U.S. Department of Energy
0.2 mi
Federal Aviation Administration
0.2 mi
General Service Administration Regional Office
0.3 mi

Parks nearby

The Mall
50 ft
Mary Livingston Ripley Garden
0.2 mi
Earth Day Park
0.2 mi
L'Enfant Square
0.3 mi
Hancock Park
0.3 mi

Public buildings nearby

Ripley Pavilion
150 ft

Railways nearby

CSX RF&P Subdivision
0.3 mi

Subway lines nearby

Washington Metro - Blue Orange and Silver Lines
0.2 mi
Washington Metro - Green and Yellow Line
0.3 mi

Tourist information centers nearby

National Park Service Information
450 ft
Year built 1972
Located in Washington, D.C.
Country United States
Website http://gardens.si.edu
Native name Smithsonian Gardens
Described by Open GLAM Survey