National Mall and Memorial Parks

Honoring our Nation
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.
Map showing location of park.
National Park Service and Mayor Bowser announce reopening of Dupont Circle for WorldPride 2025
Today, the National Park Service and Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Dupont Circle is reopening today, Saturday, June 7, for WorldPride 2025. 
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway public comment period extended until May 17
The National Park Service is extending the public comment period for the development of the Multimodal Safety and Operational Improvements Plan and Environmental Assessment for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
Share your thoughts on safety and operational improvements for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway
The NPS invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting and share written comments on the development of a Multimodal Safety and Operational Improvements Plan and a corresponding Environmental Assessment for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. 
Thomas Jefferson Memorial across the tidal basin
National Park Service seeks public comment on future of the Tidal Basin
Help shape the future of the Tidal Basin! The National Park Service is developing a Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment to guide the long-term management of the Tidal Basin, focusing on transportation, conservation, tree preservation, protection of natural and cultural resources, visitor experience, recreation, infrastructure, security, and more.
Aerial view of the United States Capitol
Updated National Park Service area closures for Inauguration Day
Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, significant updates have been made to the schedule and location of the upcoming 60th Presidential Inauguration.
Aerial of the west side of National Mall and Memorial Parks
Photo by NPS Photo
Aerial View of the Washington Monument and sites north
Photo by NPS Photo
Aerial View of the East End of the National Mall
Photo by NPS Photo
Reflection on Washington Monument along pool with US Capitol in background
Photo by NPS/RMendoza
Aerial view from West to East showing Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol
Photo by Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith