What are the hours at George Washington Memorial Parkway?

Mon: 8:15AM - 4:15PM; Tue: 8:15AM - 4:15PM; Wed: 8:15AM - 4:15PM; Thu: 8:15AM - 4:15PM; Fri: 8:15AM - 4:15PM; Sat: Closed; Sun: Closed (George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters)

Does George Washington Memorial Parkway require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter George Washington Memorial Parkway. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is George Washington Memorial Parkway open right now?

Q: Is George Washington Memorial Parkway open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, George Washington Memorial Parkway is partially closed. Single Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive

Memorial Parkway · DC,MD,VA

Partially closed

George Washington Memorial Parkway is partially closed.

Why this statusSingle Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving.

Type: Memorial Parkway
State: DC,MD,VA
Nearest town: McLean

About 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.

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Visitor info

AddressGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters, 700 George Washington Memorial Parkway, McLean, VA 22101

Phone(703) 289-2500

Websitewww.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	8:15AM - 4:15PM
Tue	8:15AM - 4:15PM
Wed	8:15AM - 4:15PM
Thu	8:15AM - 4:15PM
Fri	8:15AM - 4:15PM
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters

Getting thereDirections to Parkway Headquarters From the south, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Just past the CIA exit turn right into the parking lot for the US Park Police and parkway headquarters. Go through the chain link fence and take an immediate right. Follow the road down to a stop sign and turn right…

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How we read this status

We derive George Washington Memorial Parkway's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Single Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive Full method: how we check park status.