National Mall and Memorial Parks
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 to restore and reinstall Albert Pike statue
The National Park Service announced today that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike, which was toppled and vandalized during riots in June 2020.
National Park Service Extends Metered Parking in East Potomac Park
Starting September 1, the National Park Service will extend metered parking along Ohio Drive SW in East Potomac Park. The new metered section will begin at the intersection of Ohio Drive and Buckeye Drive SW and continue southeast to the entrance of the East Potomac Park Golf Course.
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.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo by NPS/RMendoza
Photo by Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith