Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure Memorial Bridge Closed Monday, November 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Memorial Bridge will be closed on Monday November 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for an event at the Lincoln Memorial.

Park Closure Northbound GWMP Lane Closures Between Spout Run and Route 123

GW Parkway northbound closures: Spout Run to Route 123, Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; for tree maintenance work continues through Nov. 6. Southbound closures are expected Nov. 9. Follow posted detours and allow extra travel time.

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Park Closure Single Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive

Beginning October 8, one lane both northbound and southbound will be closed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for 4 weeks to repair an upheaval in the road. Please expect slight traffic delays in the area.

Park Closure Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway 3500 ft of right travel lane

Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway 3500 feet of right travel lane at Site 17, managed land areas between Clara Barton Parkway and C&O Canal, and between Lock 10 parking lot north to Lock 14 required to address the ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer bypass and pipe repair. Click on "More" below for specific details on the closure.

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Information Detour along Mount Vernon Trail at Gravelly Point

Due to constriction for the Long Bridge Project, the Mount Vernon Trail will be temporarily detoured around the construction zone beginning on July 15, 2026. Trail users should expect periodic crossings of equipment and materials where the trail meets the construction access road. Detour will be in place through 2030.

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Information Intermittent Lane Closures at GW Parkway for Bridge/Pavement Preservation

Beginning on Monday, November 17, 2025, expect intermittent traffic impacts at GWMP. This Bridge and pavement preservation work is expected to extend into the Fall of 2026 and will make repairs to 24 GWMP bridges and over 30 paved roads and parking assets. To minimize traffic impacts, weekday lane closures on George Washington Memorial Parkway, Clara Barton Parkway, and Spout Run Parkway will NOT be allowed inbound to DC from 5:30am to 9:30am and outbound from DC from 2:30pm to 7:30pm Monday through Friday.

Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Live Music
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

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.

Getting there

Directions to Parkway Headquarters From the south, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Just past the CIA exit turn right into the parking lot for the US Park Police and parkway headquarters. Go through the chain link fence and take an immediate right. Follow the road down to a stop sign and turn right into the parking lot for the headquarters building.

Weather

Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters on the parkway are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.

Phone: 7032892500

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

A view of the Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway · NPS
United States Marine Corps War Memorial
United States Marine Corps War Memorial · NPS

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