Stone Bridge Along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway NPS

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
7032892500
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Forts · Military · Artillery · US Marines · Monuments and Memorials · Music · Transportation · Roads, Routes and Highways · Wars and Conflicts · World War II · Trails · Wetlands

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Live Music · Biking · Road Biking · Food · Picnicking · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching

Nearby parks

Parks of District of Columbia

Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12