Dedicated to Washington and designed as a gateway to D.C., the GWMP hosts sites of natural beauty, cultural significance, and recreational opportunity.
Snow turned to sleet, sleet turned to ice, and the National Park Service storm patrol went to work. Across the National Capital Region, crews are running rotating shifts to reopen roads, sidewalks, parks and beloved spaces safely. https://t.co/FX9h3wHjDO
Thirsty? Try one of 14 new freeze-resistant drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations now along the Mount Vernon Trail! The park celebrated with a ribbon cutting yesterday. Read more: https://t.co/qAI4wtPbYV
The @NatlParkService will close southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (Tulane Drive - Morningside Lane) November 10-21, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM for tree maintenance. Traffic will detour onto Park Terrace. Thank you for your patience.
The @NatlParkService will close southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (Tulane Drive - Morningside Lane) November 3–7, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM for tree maintenance. Traffic will detour onto Park Terrace. Thank you for your patience.
Government Shutdown – Limited Services and Area Closures.
Due to a lapse in appropriations, some areas within the George Washington Memorial Parkway remain accessible; however, many facilities and services are closed. Learn more: https://t.co/UF0J7GC0l8
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has selected Jennifer Madello as the new superintendent of George Washington Memorial Parkway. She will begin her new role on December 29. Read more: https://t.co/rj4pnO59cZ
Due to recent rainfall, parts of the Mount Vernon Trail, especially around Jones Point Park, are closed due to flooding. Please use caution when using the trail and stay out of flooded areas for your safety.
Looking for recreation, stunning views, and a place for reflection? Then enjoy the calm, outdoor space at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove along the Potomac. Learn more at: https://t.co/QZ9441XSpU
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NPS Image: Monolith at Sunrise/V. Stauffenberg
@dmitch1914 @VaDOT Hi D! The bridge is scheduled to only have 3 lanes until at least Labor Day (September 3). For more info on the project visit https://t.co/osWb8X42Wn
On a chilly Sunday morning, families from Children's International School, @TreeStewards and @NPSGWMP came together to plant 32 trees by the foot of Key Bridge. See how we tied community partners together to beautify Rosslyn one tree at a time. https://t.co/gDElhDwjOZ
During a Federal government shutdown, we do not monitor or update social media. Some GWMP areas are accessible, however access may change without notice, and there are no NPS-provided services. For more info https://t.co/rSbKQtMcxt
Today @Interior announced a project to repair Arlington Memorial Bridge that’ll save taxpayers $35M and be done 18 months ahead of schedule: https://t.co/QA9W6zEYEc
We had a blast at the Capital Trails Coalition Symposium yesterday! And loved talking about the impact of changing tech—including eBikes, dockless bike share, open data + emerging autonomous vehicle technology—on trails + mobility with @ECGreenway, @NPSGWMP and @TrailsCoalition!