George Washington Memorial Parkway
Designation: Memorial Parkway
Location: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 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.
Images
George Washington Memorial Parkway
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A beautiful drive
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United States Marine Corps War Memorial at night
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Netherlands Carillon in Spring
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The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial
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George Washington Memorial Parkway
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A beautiful drive
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United States Marine Corps War Memorial at night
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Netherlands Carillon in Spring
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The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial
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Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Feb 5
Sunny
High: 33.4°F | Low: 7.9°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 5.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 07:11 AM
Sunset: 05:35 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (89%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 13.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Feb 6
Overcast
High: 33.6°F | Low: 14.2°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 5.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:10 AM
Sunset: 05:36 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (82%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 20.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Feb 7
Sunny
High: 20.4°F | Low: 10.4°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 22.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:09 AM
Sunset: 05:37 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (73%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 12.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Feb 5, 2026 1:07pm
Expires: Feb 5, 2026 10:00pm
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 degrees
below zero possible east of the Blue Ridge, and as low as 15
degrees below zero west of the Blue Ridge.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and
northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and
eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
temperatures.
Effective: Feb 5, 2026 1:29pm
Expires: Feb 5, 2026 1:39pm
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Park Alerts
Park Events
CANCELED-Geminids Meteor Shower (Stargazing at Fort Hunt)
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST OF SNOW & CLOUDINESS.
Fort Hunt Park (Area A)
Slow-moving and first observed less than two hundred years ago (1862), the Geminids are one of the most reliable annual meteor showers. Showers peak every year during the wee hours of the morning on December 14. Join park rangers at Fort Hunt Park on March 14, June 20, August 16 and December 14 for ranger talks, constellation tours and telescope viewing! Bring a camp chair or blanket and a red flashlight if you have one. A telescope will be provided to share. Each event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Call (202) 439-7325 with questions.Location: Fort Hunt Park Area A
Date: Dec 14, 2025 12:00am to Dec 14, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
700 George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101
🏤 Mailing Address:
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
700 George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101
📞 Voice Phone: 7032892500
✉️ Email: gwmp_superintendent@nps.gov