National Mall and Memorial Parks is a unique and bustling park visited by over 25 million visitors per year and issues approximately 3000 permits per year. As such a permit is required for many activities to assure that various activities will not conflict with each other or with general visitor activities. Specific areas within the individual memorials are considered restricted space. For more information please contact the Office of Park Programs at 202.619.7225.

Link to National Mall and Memorial Parks Permit Page.

The National Park Service Accepts Softball Applications from February 1, 2012 through March 9, 2012

2012 Softball Field Application

2012 Washington Monument Field Map