George Washington Memorial Parkway
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.
Map showing location of park.
National Park Service greenlights two key projects to improve access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The National Park Service (NPS) has approved two projects that will improve connectivity and safety for people traveling to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and its surrounding areas.
National Park Service set to revitalize scenic vistas on George Washington Memorial Parkway
The National Park Service is set to restore scenic vistas along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Supported by the Great American Outdoors Act, the project will rehabilitate 15 historic views between North Donaldson Overlook and Spout Run Parkway, allowing visitors to enjoy the iconic scenery of the route once again.
Only One Travel Lane Open in Each Direction on the Northern section of George Washington Memorial Parkway Friday, August 9 Due to Weather
The George Washington Memorial Parkway North, from I-495 to Spout Run Parkway, will only have one travel lane open in each direction due to weather conditions.
Detour for Northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway Traffic on July 26 and August 2 Weekends
The National Park Service (NPS) will temporarily close the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123. This is to install drainage systems and conduct other required rehabilitation work.
George Washington Memorial Parkway between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 will have one northbound lane starting June 29
As part of the next phase of the North Parkway Rehabilitation Project, the National Park Service (NPS) advises drivers traveling north on the George Washington Memorial Parkway to slow down and remain alert as traffic will merge at Spout Run Parkway. The inner (left) northbound lane will be open to traffic while the outside (right) northbound lane is closed for construction between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 beginning June 29 through late August 2024. Drivers will be detoured starting 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 while crew members prepare the roadway, weather permitting, and the new parkway traffic pattern will begin after 7 a.m. Saturday, June 29.
Photo by NPS
Photo by NPS
Photo by NPS
Photo by NPS
Photo by NPS