Wander Through Georgetown Waterfront Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Georgetown Waterfront Park, stretching along the banks of the Potomac River

Pets are allowed and should stay on leashes no longer than 6 feet in length. Service animals are permitted without exception.

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Georgetown Waterfront Park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.

Service Animals

Service animals are allowed in national parks. For a definition of a service animal, please see the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) definition.

Facilities

This park has many wheelchair-accessible features, including a fountain, a labyrinth, wide paths, and large spaces next to benches for people to gather.

Programs

Assistive listening devices, or large print brochures may be available by request or with advance notice. For information about individual park programs, please visit park websites. Accessibility information is located under the Plan Your Visit tab.

Two visitors sit by the fountains at Georgetown Waterfront Park.
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Come enjoy quiet contemplation, look out at beautiful views, or enjoy a walk with friends at Georgetown Waterfront Park.

The park links 225 miles of parkland along the Potomac River stretching from Cumberland, Maryland, to Mount Vernon, Virginia. The park is beloved by many due to its notable design elements like the labyrinth, beautiful fountain, and charming rain gardens.

Cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians have a designated pathway (free of cars) allowing them to enjoy views of individual boaters, kayakers, and competitive crews, as well as of Theodore Roosevelt Island, Key Bridge, and the Potomac River.

Scenic Views

US Marine Corps War Memorial

From Arlington Ridge, experience a panoramic view of iconic DC architecture behind the US Marine Corps War Memorial.
Meridian Hill Park

Meridian Hill Park offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation and fresh air.
Tidal Basin

One of the best places to view the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument is from the Tidal Basin.
Georgetown Waterfront Park

Georgetown Waterfront Park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street NW to the Key Bridge.
Old Post Office Tower

Find a new perspective at the top of the Old Post Office Tower.
Arlington House

Gaze across the river that once divided us, from the steps of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial.
Frederick Douglass Home

Talk to a ranger, tour Frederick Douglass's home or walk the grounds for a sweeping view of Washington D.C.
National Mall and Memorial Parks

Attend a Ranger Program, paddle in the Tidal Basin, or dive into history at memorials and monuments on the National Mall.
World War II Memorial

Remember the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom.
Mount Vernon Trail

A run, walk, or cycle alongside the Potomac River offers uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline.