George Washington Memorial Parkway - Virginia

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Photo of George Washington Memorial Parkway courtesy NPS

The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he founded, and to the Great Falls of the Potomac where the President demonstrated his skill as an engineer. Developed as a memorial to George Washington, the Parkway may be used on any day to travel to exciting historical, natural, and recreational areas. These places are all linked by this planned and landscaped road, the first section of which was completed in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. Considered a commuter route by many local residents, the GWMP offers the traveler much more than convenience. It is a route to scenic, historic and recreational settings offering respite from the urban pressures of metropolitan Washington. It also protects the Potomac River shoreline and watershed. The parkway provides a pleasant day from Mount Vernon to Great Falls, passing through the same lands George Washington frequently traveled by horse. The Parkway links a group of parks that provide a variety of experiences to millions of people each year.

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Facilities available at George Washington Memorial Parkway:



George Washington Memorial Parkway website
Recreation Area Map
Reservation site
Park Email: GWMP_Superintendent@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Headquarters 703-289-2500

Address
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
Turkey Run Park
McLean, VA 22101