George Washington Memorial Parkway

A beautiful drive
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.
Map showing detour for Turkey Run Park
National Park Service to Close Turkey Run Loop Exit from Northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway Starting April 1 for Rehabilitation Work
The North Parkway Rehabilitation Project will close the exit to and from Turkey Run Park from northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) starting April 1 through late April, weather permitting.
A view of a cannon firing demonstration
National Park Service seeks public input on the development of an updated management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located in the District of Columbia; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Cantilever Bridge
National Park Service seeks public input on proposal to rehabilitate and replace Clara Barton Parkway cantilever structure
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate and replace the Clara Barton Parkway cantilever structure and associated retaining walls, as well as demolish an associated unused bridge in Montgomery County, Maryland. Comments will be accepted from March 17 through April 16, 2025.
Two graphics depicting the lane closures on the North Parkway and a detour map.
Southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway detour planned between Route 123 and Spout Run Parkway on weekends to prepare for traffic shift
As part of the next phase of the North Parkway Rehabilitation Project, the National Park Service (NPS) will temporarily close the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) between Route 123 and Spout Run Parkway. This is to prepare the work zone for the upcoming traffic shift between Windy Run Bridge and Spout Run Parkway anticipated to begin on March 7.
George Washington Memorial Parkway Reopened to Traffic
The George Washington Memorial Parkway has reopened.
Stone Bridge Along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Photo by NPS
A view of the Parkway
Photo by NPS
United States Marine Corps War Memorial
Photo by NPS
Netherlands Carillon in Spring
Photo by NPS
The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial
Photo by NPS