George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway stands as a memorial to..you guessed it - George Washington! This "Road to Advneture" connects historic sites from Washington's home at Mt. Vernon, past the nation's capital, to the Great Falls of the Potomac, where Washington demonstrated his skill as an engineer. Originally designed as a grand gateway and greenway to the Nationâ
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: David VelaPhone Number: (703)289-2500
Entrance Fees: Free; Permits are required for certain activities within the park. $50.00 fee for permit applications.
Sights: Fort Hunt; Arlington House; The Robert E. Lee Memorial; Arlington Memorial Bridge & Memorial Avenue; Belle Haven Marina; Belle Haven Park; Clara Barton National Historic Site; Collingwood Park; Columbia Island Marina; Claude Moore Colonial Farm; Daingerfield Island; Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve; Fort Hunt Park; Fort Marcy; Glen Echo Park; Gravelly Point; Great Falls Park; Lady Bird Johnson Park; Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial; Grove-on-the-Potomac; Mount Vernon Trail; Netherlands Carillon; Potomac Heritage Trail; Riverside Park; Roaches Run Wildlife Sanctuary; Theodore Roosevelt Island; Turkey Run Park; U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial; Washington Sailing Marina; Women in Military Service For America Memorial
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Acres: 7,247.00Annual Visitation: 6,872,213 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :38.766920 / -77.053870 (map it)
State: VA
Nearby Big City: McLean, VA
Gateway Communities: McLean, VA
Nearby Airports: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD); Reagan International Airport (DCA)
Green Features
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In Detail
Animals Birds A total of at least 243 species of birds have been recently recorded within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Some of the parkway's birding hotspots include Great Falls Park from which 3 ... read more.
History HISTORY & CULTURE The George Washington Memorial Parkway stands as a memorial to George Washington. It connects historic sites from Washington's home at Mt. Vernon, past the nation's capital, to th ... read more.
In A Nutshell Operating Hours & Seasons The Parkway is open year round. Some park sites, including Turkey Run Park, Theodore Roosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., typically close at dark. The Parkway itself re ... read more.
Just For Kids FOR TEACHERS Come explore your national parks, either with a ranger or on your own! Or, ask the park staff to come to your classroom. Choose from the following menu of options and ask the park to cre ... read more.
Natural World NATURE & SCIENCE The 7,374 acres that comprise the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) provide habitat and protection for at least 81 species of plants and animals listed in the States of ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Permits NO TRUCKS ARE ALLOWED ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY, CLARA BARTON PARKWAY OR THE SPOUT RUN PARKWAY! Commercial vehicles require a permit. Vehicles used for activities by a scho ... read more.
Plants Mushrooms and Other Fungi The numerous species of fungi found within GWMP have not yet been fully inventoried. During a single weekend in June 2006, a total of 55 fungal species were identified withi ... read more.
Preservation Volunteer For more information regarding George Washington Memorial Parkway volunteer program, please contact the park at 703-289-2500. ... read more.
Sights to See PLAN YOUR VISIT Places You Can Visit The George Washington Memorial Parkway, part of the National Park Service, includes many places to enjoy and learn about nature and history. In addition, the pa ... read more.
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