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Constitution Gardens

Designation:

Location: District of Columbia

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📘 Park Overview

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.

🌤 Weather Information

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

🚗 Directions

Parking Because of limited parking availability, public transportation is recommended. Street parking is available on Constitution Ave. during posted hours. Bicycle Sidewalks and paved paths are open to bicycles in the park. Please walk your bicycle across the footbridge to Signers Island. Public Transportation Constitution Gardens is approximately 1 mile from three Metro stops: Foggy Bottom, Farragut West

Images

Shot of the Garden Pond with the Washington Monument in the background

A quiet spot in the midst of the Nations Capital

Credit: NPS Photo/Brian Hall

Jogger and two bicyclists on a path by a pond

Visitors enjoying Constitution Gardens

Credit: NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg

A weeping willow tree with a monument in the background

A view of the Washington Monument from Constitution Gardens

Credit: Carol M. Highsmith

People walking on a sidewalk near water and a bridge

A beautiful day in Constitution Gardens

Credit: NPS Photo

A low stone semicircle adjacent to a lake with the Washington Monument in the background.

The 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial is on the island in the center of Constitution Gardens's pond.

Credit: NPS

Activities

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Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Thursday, Jan 15

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

High: 34.7°F | Low: 25.4°F

Humidity: 50%

Wind: 14.8 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.3

Sunrise: 07:25 AM

Sunset: 05:11 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (13%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 23°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Friday, Jan 16

Sunny

Sunny

High: 35.2°F | Low: 22.6°F

Humidity: 50%

Wind: 13.6 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.3

Sunrise: 07:25 AM

Sunset: 05:12 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 19°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, Jan 17

Overcast

Overcast

High: 41.4°F | Low: 33.8°F

Humidity: 51%

Wind: 13 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.4

Sunrise: 07:25 AM

Sunset: 05:13 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (3%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 26.5°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (1)

⚠️ Test Message (Unknown)

Effective: Jan 15, 2026 1:27am
Expires: Jan 15, 2026 1:37am

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Park Alerts

National Mall sites and facilities will be closed due to inclement weather
All National Mall sites and facilities will be closed from noon Friday (1/22) until at least Monday (1/25). NPS sites will not be staffed by rangers, though Park Police will be on duty. Restrooms & elevators will not be accessible at the various sites.
Wintery Conditions Information
Please use caution when visiting sites on the National Mall this morning as NPS crews continue to clear the memorials, roads, sidewalks & walkways of snow.

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
1850 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20002

🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242

📞 Voice Phone: 2024266841

✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov

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