Golf in DC's National Parks
Visit one of three golf courses at National Parks in Washington, DC
Spring, Summer Reservation required Fee applies
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Things to do in National Mall and Memorial Parks
The National Park Service lists 10 things to do at National Mall and Memorial Parks. 6 have no extra fee, 9 need no reservation, and 7 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
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
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
Orange Line - DC Metro
Discover lotus and lily flowers at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, or explore the many memorials just a short walk from the Orange Line.
1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Reflect at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to take in the Tidal Basin and contemplate quotes from King's lifelong perseverance for freedom and equality.
30-90 Minutes Year-round
Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial
The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is located on the National Mall, just north of the Reflecting Pool. The memorial was dedicated in 1993 and portrays two women caring for a fallen soldier.
1-2 Hours Year-round
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Tour Indigenous D.C.
Our nation's capital is full of American Indian heritage - if you know where to look. Use your mobile device to take a self-guided tour of Washington DC that highlights monuments, museums, historic sites, and artworks relevant to the indigenous community.
Year-round Pets allowed
Visit National Mall and Memorial Parks
Each year, millions of people visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks to recreate, to commemorate presidential legacies, to honor our nation's veterans, to make their voices heard, and to celebrate our nation's commitment to freedom and equality.
1-7 Days Year-round Pets allowed
Walk Around the Tidal Basin
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Washington Monument are easily visible along the two mile long Tidal Basin Loop Trail.
1-3 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Yellow Line - DC Metro
Explore Washington, DC from top to bottom on the Yellow 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
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for National Mall and Memorial Parks. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- National Mall and Memorial Parks — things to do on nps.gov