This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate pres
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursThe public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers are on duty at the sites to answer questions from 9:
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 202-426-6841 · national_mall@nps.gov
National Mall and Memorial Parks preserves more than one thousand acres of federal parkland in Washington, DC, including: the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veteran
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for National Mall and Memorial Parks — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at National Mall and Memorial Parks?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you fish at National Mall and Memorial Parks?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at National Mall and Memorial Parks. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include 14th Street, 15th Street, 23rd Street, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at National Mall and Memorial Parks. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
The public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers are on duty at the sites to answer questions from 9:
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NPS National Park Service Pennsylvania Avenue
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
NPS Photo National Park Service Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
