• Aerial view of the Parkway in the fall

    George Washington

    Memorial Parkway DC, MD, VA

  • Road Closure Sunday, May 27, 2012 anytime between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle will be closed for the Rolling Thunder XXV First Amendment Demonstration Run. Please be flexible to increased traffic and potential closures in the area all weekend.

Special Use Permits

SPECIAL USE PERMITS

This section contains information and instructions on how to apply for a permit for weddings, athletic field use, demonstrations, and photography.

If you have questions, contact the permit office at 703-289-2513.

Special Use Permit Application



WEDDINGS OR USE OF ATHLETIC FIELDS


Fees
There is a one time $50.00 non-refundable application fee. 


Details
A permit is required to use athletic fields or to hold a wedding within the park properties.

Contact Information
Please call a Park Ranger at 703-289-2513 to discuss the details of your application.



DEMONSTRATIONS and PUBLIC GATHERINGS


Demonstrations

Fees
There are no fees for Demonstration Permits.

Details
Demonstrations may be held only pursuant to a permit issued. Please contact the NPS at the contact number listed below for additional information.

Demonstrations involving 25 persons or fewer may be held without a permit provided that the other conditions required for the issuance of a permit are met and provided further that the group is not merely an extension of another group already availing itself of the 25-person maximum under this provision or will not unreasonably interfere with other demonstrations or special events. Please contact the NPS contact at the number listed below for additional information.

Contact Information
Contact the National Park Service at 202-619-7225 for an application or for any information on specific requirements.

Public Gathering and Demonstration Permit Application

 


FILMING

Details

Filming and Photography may be held only pursuant to a permit issued by the NPS. Please contact the NPS at the contact number listed below for addtional information.

Fees

Filming:  3-10 people $150.00

     11-30 $250.00

     31-49 $500.00

     over 50 $750.00

Photo:  0-10 $50.00

     11-30 $150.00

     over 30 $250.00

Plus a $50.00 non-refundable application fee

Contact Information

Contact the National Park Service at 202-619-7225 for an application or for addtional information on specific requirements for permits.

Filming Permit Application- short form

Filming Permit Application- long form

Did You Know?

Copperhead snake

Copperheads are venomous and are found in Turkey Run Park and Great Falls Park. If you see a copperhead on the trail, never attempt to pick up or disturb it.