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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial closed on Saturday, June 14
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be closed on Saturday, June 14 due to the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade. We apologize for any inconvenience.
P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed
The P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed until further notice due to sinkholes on the ramp that may compromise the roadway. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.
Glover Archbold Trail detour
For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW.
Picnic grove restrooms
The restrooms at the picnic groves throughout the park are currently closed. Portable comfort stations with handwashing stations are in place until they reopen.
Restrooms at Thompson Boat Center
The indoor restrooms of Thompson Boat Center continue to be closed due to repairs needed to a sewage line. Temporary restrooms with hand sanitizer remain available near the building and will be in place until the indoor restrooms reopen.
Lincoln Park Central Turf Panel Closed
The central turf panel at Lincoln Park will be closed from April 21 until July 7 for restoration.
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM closed until January 25
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument will be closed from Friday, January 17 through Friday, January 24, 2025, due to preparations for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will reopen on Saturday, January 25
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM exterior lift
The exterior lift from Second Street to the entrance level is not fully functional. We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact us at bepa_info@nps.gov for more information.
Capitol Hill Increased Security
Due to increased security measures in the Capitol Hill area which make the site inaccessible, Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument will be closed January 3-5, 2025.
Constitution Gardens closed on Saturday, June 14
Constitution Gardens and the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial will be closed on Saturday, June 14 due to the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Washington Monument and Old Post Office Tower closed one day each month for maintenance
Closures for 2025: Mon, Jan. 6, Thu., Jan. 9; Mon., Jan. 20; Thu., March 13; Wed., Apr. 16; Wed., May 14; Wed., June 4; Mon., July 14; Mon., Aug. 4; Mon., Sept. 15., Oct 8., Nov 6., and Dec 11. The monument is also closed on July 4 and Dec. 25.
National Mall closures on Saturday, June 14
Many of the monuments and memorials on the National Mall will be closed on Saturday, June 14 in support of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration. Click on the link below for the full list of what is closed (and what's open):
Washington Monument closing at 11:30 a.m. on June 26
The Washington Monument will close at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26 due to extreme heat in the DC area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Washington Monument closing at noon on July 31
The Washington Monument will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 31 due to extreme heat in the DC area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial closed on Saturday, June 14
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial will be closed on Saturday, June 14 due to the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:22AM EST until December 31 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Gale Warning issued December 30 at 3:22AM EST until December 30 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:22AM EST until December 30 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
Park Closed Due to Weather Conditions
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm will be closed today, February 12 due to weather conditions.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Korean War Veterans Memorial closed on Saturday, June 14
The Korean War Veterans Memorial will be closed on Saturday, June 14 due to the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Public Access Closure around USPP Facilities & National Capital Parks - East Headquarters
Public access to areas around USPP Facilities and National Capital Parks - East HQ will be restricted from 5:00 pm Aug. 12 to 11:59 pm Sept. 30, 2025. Access through Aviation Drive SE entrances and the metro access gate into Anacostia Park will be closed.
National Capital Parks - East Permit Office Temporarily Relocated to Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion
The National Capital Parks - East permit office has been temporarily relocated to the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion due to the nearby closure. Permit services will be available during normal business hours.
Restroom Closures at Anacostia Park
Restrooms near the Pirate Ship Playground and Aquatic Resources Education Center will be closed April 15–November 15, 2025, and remain closed afterward per the Superintendent’s Compendium schedule.
Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest
Multiple items are closed due to hazardous conditions or maintenance. See below for more details.
Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
Visitors are restricted to the designated trails within the Gold Mine Tract in the Great Falls area. This location is generally defined as that area bordered by MacArthur Boulevard and Berma Road and depicted on the Great Falls Maryland Hiking Map.
Equestrian Traffic Temporarily Prohibited Milepost 173.37 to 184.5
Horses are prohibited between Spring Gap (mile 173.37) and Cumberland (mile 184.5) due to recent and ongoing towpath resurfacing. See more for details.
Scheduled Closure
From 6/27-7/1, CSX Transportation will close the railroad crossings at Point of Rocks (mile 48.2), Lander (mile 50.8), and Brunswick (mile 55) to perform repairs. Vehicles will be unable to reach the parking lot or boat ramp. The towpath will remain open.
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