Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway is a Memorial Parkway in District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia. The NPS currently lists 5 active alerts (3 closures), 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
District of ColumbiaMarylandVirginia Memorial Parkway No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
5
Closures
3
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
0
5 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 3 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.
Closure
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.
Posted or updated Oct 21, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Closure
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.
Posted or updated Oct 6, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Closure
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.
Posted or updated Sep 24, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
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.
Posted or updated Jul 13, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
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.
Posted or updated Nov 11, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies.
15-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging miles on seven different National Historic or National Scenic trails!
Year-round Pets allowed
From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern portion of Washington, DC has to offer.
1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 10 things to do in George Washington →
Activities the NPS lists for George Washington.
Arts and CultureLive MusicBikingRoad BikingFoodPicnickingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
Advertisement
Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:15AM - 4:15PM |
| Tuesday | 8:15AM - 4:15PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15AM - 4:15PM |
| Thursday | 8:15AM - 4:15PM |
| Friday | 8:15AM - 4:15PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
On Amazon
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
African American Civil War MemorialAnacostia ParkBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National MonumentCapitol Hill ParksCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic TrailCarter G. Woodson Home National Historic SiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkChesapeake BayCivil War Defenses of WashingtonConstitution GardensDesert Shield and Desert Storm MemorialDwight D. Eisenhower MemorialAll in District of Columbia
Advertisement
