Glass Forest — Attraction in Washington

The Glass Forest is one of the most obscure hidden spots in Washington, D.C. If you drive to the Palisades neighborhood in NW DC along the Potomac River, go to the Palisades Playground parking lot. Facing the playground, go left own a tiny faded path. You'll feel like you're walking in people's backyards, but you're not. After a few feet there will be a small path to your right. Go down that for a few seconds until you see things hanging from the trees- bits of glass, parts from bikes, bras, CDs, all the things. It's an outdoor art gallery with several exhibits hanging from trees. There's a small bench...

My son found this magical place inspiring , liberating and enchanting. We discussed each piece’s meaning and significance. Each display is a triumph of non verbal communication in conveying nature’s struggle against humanity and commercialism, while displaying humanities vulgar negligence of its surrounding ecology . The glass forest along with the Smithsonian art gallery and the Hirshhorn Museum should be part of the DC art trinity.

He will be returning with class mates and family to gain more knowledge of each piece and learn how we are woven with it in a quilt of life...

Small and disappointing in its attempt to showcase art made from found and recycled items. Overall, we felt it had potential, but misses the mark in aesthetics and meaningfulness. The bamboo wrapped in yarn was my favorite piece. It either has a “Mad Max” post-apocalypse vibe, or a hermit in the woods vibe, depending on your perspective. I found it eerie rather than charming. Be aware the bench others have mentioned is broken so it’s BYO seating if...