National Mall and Memorial Parks is a unique and bustling park visited by over 25 million visitors per year and issuing 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.  See the individual sections below to see which specific permit will be required for your requested activity. For more information please contact the Park Programs office at 202.619.7225.