George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)

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George Washington Memorial Parkway

This is the “Road to Adventure” – originally designed as a grand gateway and greenway to the Nation’s Capital. Here, you can learn about the First President and the development of America. As an oasis amid urban development, the Parkway has a variety of park sites that provide opportunities for everything from quiet contemplation to nature exploration to active recreation.

Places You Can Visit

The Parkway is made up of many sites, including:

Arlington House: The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington Memorial Bridge &
Memorial Avenue
Belle Haven Marina
Belle Haven Park
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Collingwood Park
Columbia Island Marina
Claude Moore Colonial Farm
Daingerfield Island
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Fort Hunt Park
Fort Marcy
Glen Echo Park
Gravelly Point
Great Falls Park
Lady Bird Johnson Park
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove-on-the-Potomac
Mount Vernon Trail
Netherlands Carillon
Potomac Heritage Trail
Riverside Park
Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Turkey Run Park
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Washington Sailing Marina
Women in Military Service For America Memorial

National Parks: America's Best Idea

To celebrate the Ken Burns documentary, America's Best Idea, a special event was held on the National Mall on September 26th. View photos of this event by visiting the link below.

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Improving Water Quality

Protecting the health and cleanliness of our water is something everyone can do. Visit the page below to find out how you can help.
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Write to

George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
Turkey Run Park
McLean, VA 22101

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Phone

Headquarters
(703) 289-2500

Fax

(703) 289-2598

Climate

The weather in the Washington DC area varies with the season. Summers can be very hot with temperatures in the 90's or higher, often with high humidity. Temperatures during the spring and fall are often cooler, with less humidity. Winter temperatures can vary from mild to very cold.