Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington, DC 20007
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OWNER: National Park Service - George Washington Memorial Parkway
CONTACT: (703) 289-2500
WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/
EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/
Hours: Closes at dark
MANAGED BY: BLM / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Federal
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 62%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Theodore Roosevelt Memorial in the middle of the island
GETTING THERE:
Parking
lBus Route: 3A 3B 3E 3Y Rt. 29 Lee Hwy & Nash Street (.5 miles) walk east on the cutis trail to the mt.vernon trail, head south when you hit the potomac heritage trail and cross the walking bridge to the island
sTrain Line and Stop: Rosslyn Metro (blue) - walk north on fort myer drive, walk east on cutis trail to the mt. vernon trail, head south when you hit the potomac heritage trail and cross the walking bridge to the island
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Historic Site
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: TRACK Trail, Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas
OTHER:
Park Information: Maps
Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog
Open Space Shade: Lots
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel
