National Mall and Memorial Parks

National Mall and Memorial Parks was established in 1965, incorporating existing park spaces and memorials in Washington, D.C. The park is administered by the National Park Service. The 6,546 acres park was established to commemorate presidential legacies, honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans, and celebrate the United States’ commitment to freedom and equality.

Park Hours
Park is open to the public every day of the year, 24 hours a day. Park rangers are on duty at monument and memorial sites from approximately 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. daily, except December 25th.

National Mall and Memorial Parks include these sites among many others throughout the District of Columbia:

Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
World War II Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Constitution Gardens
George Mason Memorial
John Ericsson National Memorial
John Paul Jones Memorial
National Mall
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Old Post Office Tower
Ford’s Theater National Historic Site
African-American Civil War Memorial