• Great Falls of the Potomac in summer

    Great Falls

    Park Virginia

For Teachers

The Potomac River looking downstream

National Park Service

The Potomac River

These pages are a resource for educators who are interested in bringing a group to Great Falls Park. The park offers ranger-led programs, as well as resources for groups who are on a self-led program.

Other sites along the George Washington Memorial Parkway offer educational programs. The Other Resources page contains links to these parks.

Did You Know?

George Washington Memorial Parkway from the air

Great Falls Park is just one of the sites on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. There are many chances to explore history and nature along the Parkway. More...