Meridian Hill Park or Malcolm X Park in Washington, D.C.

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Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a historic urban park in Washington, D.C., bounded by 16th, 15th, W, and Euclid Streets NW. It is notable for its terraced fountains and role as a community gathering space, particularly within African American cultural history. The park is accessible via the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial Metro station and is part of the city's network of significant public parks and memorial sites. Its dual name reflects both its historic landscape design and its symbolic association with Malcolm X and social justice.