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OWNER: National Park Service - George Washington Memorial Parkway
CONTACT: 703-289-2553
WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/lyba/index.htm
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Access to the Mt. Vernon Trail
LBJ Memorial Granite Monolith
Audio Recording of Lady Bird Johnson
Columbia Island Marina
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Train
pDriving Directions: From the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot. This entrance to the park can only be reached from the southbound lanes of the parkway.
From I 395 south (the 14th Street Bridge), take exit 10C and merge onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Exit left toward US 50 west/Memorial Bridge/Arlington Cemetery. Exit Memorial Circle onto VA 27 south (Washington Boulevard). Exit left and merge onto the the George Washington Memorial Parkway south. Follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot.
From I 395 north, take exit 8A and merge onto VA 27 north (Washington Boulevard). Exit toward VA 110/Pentagon North Parking and turn right onto Boundary Channel Drive. Follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot.
sTrain Line and Stop: Blue Line - Arlington Cemetery Metro Station
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Kayaking/Canoeing, Marina/Boating
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Picnic Tables, Food for Sale
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Food for Sale Type: Restaurant
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Sand/Dirt, Boardwalk
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Drinking Water
OTHER:
Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel