About This Park
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Activities
Current Alerts
Temporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway
Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specifica details on the closure.
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Photos
A beautiful drive
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United States Marine Corps War Memorial at night
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Netherlands Carillon in Spring
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The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial
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Plan Your Visit
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
The George Washington Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway is generally open year round, 24 hours a day. Check current conditions for information about closures due to road work and inclement weather. Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays. Most park sites are open from 6 am to 10 pm. For hours at specific destinations along the parkway please visit the individual webpages for those sites.
Things to Do
Multi-Park Loop
Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging miles on se...
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Silver Line - DC Metro
Step off the Silver Line to take a walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island, or sight see from the steps of the Lincoln Memoria...
Duration: 1-2 Days
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Blue Line - DC Metro
From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern porti...
Duration: 1-2 Days
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Hike between Scott's Run Nature Preserve and Theodore Roosevelt Island
The ten-mile Potomac Heritage Trail within George Washington Memorial Parkway is a popular path, connecting at some plac...
Duration: 4-7 Hours
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Take a walk or bike ride on the Mount Vernon Trail
The Mount Vernon Trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. A r...
Duration: 1-4 Hours
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Retreat to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often wh...
Duration: 1-2 Hours
Learn morePart of the 9/11 Trail
George Washington Memorial Parkway is one of the National Park Service sites connected by the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, a 1,500+ mile pathway of remembrance linking the three 9/11 memorial sites.
Park information provided by the National Park Service. Data refreshed daily.