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Great Falls Park
Traffic & Travel Tips
 

Here are some travel tips and information for getting to the park.

  • On nice weekend days during the spring, summer, and fall, arriving before noon will help you to avoid the lines to get into the park. 
  • Because of heavy traffic in this area, giving yourself extra time to get to the park, especially if you are meeting people, is highly recommended.
  • The times of heaviest traffic in the D.C. area are from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays.  On weekends, it can vary.
  • Be aware that I-66 inside the beltway is HOV-2 (high-occupancy vehicle, two or more passengers) from 6:30 to 9 a.m. going East and from 4 to 6:30 p.m. going West, Monday through Friday.  You must have two or more people in your vehicle in order to drive on I-66 during those hours. Outside the beltway, there is a restricted HOV lane.
  • Other HOV information can be found on the Virginia Department of Transportation website.
A view of the Falls  

Did You Know?
Even though it may be a hot day, remember that swimming is not allowed in Great Falls Park. The Potomac River is fast, with dangerous currents, and is never safe for swimming.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST