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George Washington Memorial Parkway

Memorial Parkway · District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

A view of the Parkway
A beautiful drive Photo: NPS

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
Phone
7032892500
Address
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters, McLean, VA 22101
DirectionsOfficial park page ↗

About George Washington

The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Hours

George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters

Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays.

Monday8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Changes to these hours

  • Labor Day, Sep 7: Closed
  • Closed Labor Day, Sep 7: Closed
  • Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
  • Closed Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
  • Veterans Day, Nov 11: Closed
  • New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
  • Closed MLK Day, Jan 18: Closed
  • Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan 18: Closed

The George Washington Memorial Parkway

The George Washington Memorial Parkway is generally open year round, 24 hours a day. Check current conditions for information about closures due to road work and inclement weather. Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays. Most park sites are open from 6 am to 10 pm. For hours at specific destinations along the parkway please visit the individual webpages for those sites.

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Getting there

Directions to Parkway Headquarters From the south, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Just past the CIA exit turn right into the parking lot for the US Park Police and parkway headquarters. Go through the chain link fence and take an immediate right. Follow the road down to a stop sign and turn right into the parking lot for the headquarters building.

Weather

Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters on the parkway are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.

Things to do

Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Food, Live Music, Picnicking, Road Biking, Wildlife Watching.

Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for George Washington ↗