George Washington Memorial Parkway
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George Washington Memorial Parkway at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Multi-day (visit in segments)
- Don't miss
- Silver Line - DC Metro
- Nearby city
- McLean, VA
Explore this park
Alerts(3)
Washington Blvd/Boundary Channel Dr Ramps Closed Nightly
Beginning Monday, May 18 and continuing until Friday, June 26, the ramps to and from Southbound Washington Blvd and Boundary Channel Dr will be closed Monday through Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction work. Crews will be replacing damaged guardrails along the ramps.
Temporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway
NPS detailsTemporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on "More" below for specific details on the closure.
Intermittent Lane Closures at GW Parkway for Bridge/Pavement Preservation
Beginning on Monday, November 17, 2025, expect intermittent traffic impacts at GWMP. This Bridge and pavement preservation work is expected to extend into the Fall of 2026 and will make repairs to 24 GWMP bridges and over 30 paved roads and parking assets. To minimize traffic impacts, weekday lane closures on George Washington Memorial Parkway, Clara Barton Parkway, and Spout Run Parkway will NOT be allowed inbound to DC from 5:30am to 9:30am and outbound from DC from 2:30pm to 7:30pm Monday through Friday.
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Planning George Washington Memorial Parkway
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for George Washington Memorial Parkway. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
