
George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters, 700 George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA
Type
Park
Lens
Landmarks
About this place
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.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
- Monday
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Tuesday
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Wednesday
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Thursday
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Friday
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
The George Washington Memorial Parkway
- Monday
- All Day
- Tuesday
- All Day
- Wednesday
- All Day
- Thursday
- All Day
- Friday
- All Day
- Saturday
- All Day
- Sunday
- All Day
The George Washington Memorial Parkway is generally open year round, 24 hours a day. Check current conditions for information about closures due to road work and inclement weather. Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays. Most park sites are open from 6 am to 10 pm. For hours at specific destinations along the parkway please visit the individual webpages for those sites.
Directions
Directions 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 into the parking lot for the headquarters building.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters on the parkway are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service


