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National Mall and Memorial Parks

National Mall and Memorial Parks is a National Park Service site in District of Columbia. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

District of Columbia No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Aerial of the west side of National Mall and Memorial Parks
National Mall West · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

0

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Washington Monument closed one day each month for maintenance

BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES JANUARY8 (THU) FEBRUARY3 (TUE) MARCH4 (WED) APRIL6 (MON) MAY7 (THU) JUNE2 (TUE) JULY8 (WED) AUGUST3 (MON) SEPTEMBER16 (WED) OCTOBER5 (MON) NOVEMBER5 (THU) DECEMBER8 (TUE)

Posted or updated Sep 5, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.Parking or transportation fees may apply.

Things to do

water tumbles over rocks
Photo: NPS Photo

Multi-Park Loop

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

Hiking

Golf in DC's National Parks

Visit one of three golf courses at National Parks in Washington, DC

Spring, Summer Reservation required Fee applies

Golf

Green Line - DC Metro

History, culture and nature come together to provide a variety of parks for visitors utilizing the Green Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.

1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

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Activities the NPS lists for National Mall and Memorial Parks.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicBikingRoad BikingBoatingFishingGolfMini-GolfGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

The public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

National Mall and Memorial Parks Sites
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: Washington, DC has all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.

Contact and directions

Phone
202-426-6841
Email
[email protected]
Address
1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242
Coordinates
38.8899, -77.0260· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.