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Why They Call It Rock Creek

By Patricia Kennedy

Real Estate Agent with RLAH@properties AB95346

July 14, 2010 01:06 PM

Rock Creek flows through Washington, beginning somewhere north of Gaitthersburg, Maryland and flowing into the Potomac River in Georgetown.

I'm very fortunate to live in a neighborhood that is surrounded on three sides by the park. We can enjoy the cycling and running paths, and the natural beauty of the place always amazes me.

This afternoon, I pulled my car over on Beach Drive and took these photos of the creek, swollen with recent rain waters.

If you are planning to move to or from the Washington Mtropolitan area, call text or email me. I'd be happy to help.

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Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD

A doctor who makes house calls.

Gorgeous! Rock Creek Park always fascinates me since it's smack in the middle of the city.

Jul 14, 2010 01:07 PM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

Goodness. You did get a lot of rain. The gardeners are happy.

Jul 14, 2010 01:23 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Stacey Ann, it's my favorite route through the city.

And Ellie, my trees are very happy, too.

Jul 14, 2010 01:46 PM

Mitchell J Hall

Manhattan, NY

Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Pat, Rock Creek Park is beautiful. Your title just gave me an idea for a blog. Something I just learned today about the name of a park here. I'll give you link love!

Jul 14, 2010 01:54 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Looks a lot like the Stones River here, and no, we're not talking about THOSE stones...

Jul 14, 2010 01:58 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Pat, You really captured Rock Creek. Looks like it was raining at the same time the sun was shining.

Margaret

Jul 14, 2010 02:03 PM

Susan Laxson CRS

Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA

Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Pat, my grandparents are buried at Rock Creek Cemetery, does the creek go through there or is it nearby? ~ Susan

Jul 14, 2010 02:05 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Patricia

Rock Creek and the area around it, sure is mighty fine and very peaceful looking. And this spot sure would be a nice one to just sit and think. You sure did take some real fine photo to share with folks!!!

Have a good one
Dale
in New Hampshire

Jul 14, 2010 02:14 PM

Jim Crawford

Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA

Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

Patricia thanks for sharing. I've drive by this many times, and never stopped to look!

Jul 14, 2010 02:45 PM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Hi Pat... As a college student living in DC, what I remember most about Rock Creek Park was what a great place it was to go and think about things. I think that I thought about things a lot back then!

Jul 14, 2010 04:12 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Patricia, very beautiful photos, it certainly is a huge asset!

Jul 14, 2010 07:39 PM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

I love that area Patricia and I can't wait to go there again. . .perhaps a picnic lunch with my wife is in the works now . . thanks to your opportune post. .

Have a great day!

Jul 15, 2010 12:45 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Pat - this is indeed a beautiful area to live in!!

Jul 15, 2010 01:57 AM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

Reminds me of my younger days, I would want to take a kayak down that river!

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia

Jul 15, 2010 02:49 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Almost makes me feel refreshed, but it's 115 today and muggy here - no fun.

Jul 15, 2010 06:46 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Pat,

Very pretty, but which came first, the water or the rocks? Not that it matters. :)

Steve

Jul 15, 2010 04:15 PM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

You can just pull your car over and take these shots? Wow. That's amazing. It looks so peaceful... as long as you don't fall in! I just love water. It has a calming effect on me =)

Jul 15, 2010 04:47 PM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nice pictures, Pat. I've enjoyed hiking along there when visiting my sister-in-law who lives in Montgomery Village.

Jul 16, 2010 03:47 AM

Marcie Sandalow

Marcie Sandalow, Compass 301.758.4894 - Bethesda, MD

Bethesda Chevy Chase DC real estate

Love those pictures, Pat.

Jul 16, 2010 04:35 AM

Will Nesbitt