National Parks / George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway — DC,MD,VA
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.
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureClosures at Little Hunting Creek Bridge Aug. 14 - 17 and Aug. 21 - 24
Three of the four lanes on the GWMP at Little Hunting Creek Bridge will close from 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, to 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, and from 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, to 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24. Only one lane will remain open during these periods. Flaggers will alternate northbound and southbound traffic through the open lane. Drivers should expect major delays during the Friday morning and evening commutes and the Monday morning commute. Allow extra time or use another route.
- Park ClosureNorthbound GWMP Lane Closures Begin Aug. 10 Between Spout Run and Route 123
Northbound lanes between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 will close Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Aug. 10 – Sept. 1 for tree maintenance.
More info → - InformationDetour along Mount Vernon Trail at Gravelly Point
Due to constriction for the Long Bridge Project, the Mount Vernon Trail will be temporarily detoured around the construction zone beginning on July 15, 2026. Trail users should expect periodic crossings of equipment and materials where the trail meets the construction access road. Detour will be in place through 2030.
More info → - Park ClosureTemporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway
Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specific details on the closure.
More info → - InformationIntermittent Lane Closures at GW Parkway for Bridge/Pavement Preservation
Beginning on Monday, November 17, 2025, expect intermittent traffic impacts at GWMP. This Bridge and pavement preservation work is expected to extend into the Fall of 2026 and will make repairs to 24 GWMP bridges and over 30 paved roads and parking assets. To minimize traffic impacts, weekday lane closures on George Washington Memorial Parkway, Clara Barton Parkway, and Spout Run Parkway will NOT be allowed inbound to DC from 5:30am to 9:30am and outbound from DC from 2:30pm to 7:30pm Monday through Friday.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Commemorative Hikes for Great Falls Park's 60th AnniversarySun Aug 23 2026
- Visions of the 250Sun Aug 23 2026
- National Park Service 110th Birthday Carillon ConcertTue Aug 25 2026
- National Park Service Birthday CelebrationTue Aug 25 2026
- National Park Week ActivitiesThu Aug 27 2026
- Revolutionary War Living History at Jones Point ParkSat Aug 29 2026Jones Point Park, near the Lighthouse.
- Alte Kameraden Live at Fort Hunt ParkSun Aug 30 2026
- National Junior Ranger DaySun Aug 30 2026
- National Junior Ranger DaySun Aug 30 2026
- Empire of the Sun (Free Outdoor Movie at Fort Hunt Park)Fri Sep 04 2026Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A)
- Fort Hunt Film FestivalFri Sep 04 2026Fort Hunt Park- Area A
- Netherlands Carillon ConcertsSat Sep 05 2026Parking is extremely limited at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, which is the closest parking lot to this event. Please consider public transportation, carpooling, or rideshare option to visit this event.
- The Hot Lanes Live at Fort Hunt Park 2026 (Makeup Date)Sun Sep 06 2026Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A)
- Das Boot (Free Outdoor Movie at Fort Hunt Park)Fri Sep 11 2026Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A)
- Raptor Rapture 2026 & Zebra Crossing Live at Fort HuntSat Sep 12 2026Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A)
- Clara Barton and Forgotten PatriotsSun Sep 13 2026
- The Great Escape (Free Outdoor Movie at Fort Hunt Park)Fri Sep 18 2026Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A
- Netherlands Carillon ConcertsSat Sep 19 2026Parking is extremely limited at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, which is the closest parking lot to this event. Please consider public transportation, carpooling, or rideshare option to visit this event.