25 current advisories — including 15 full closures across District of Columbia's state parks and national parks. Confirm with the park before you go.
National Park Service
The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site is temporarily closed due to a full renovation project. The Grand Reopening of the site will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Please continue to visit the website for future updates.
Updated Oct 24, 2026
National Park Service
Multiple items are closed due to hazardous conditions or maintenance. See below for more details.
Updated May 27, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
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.
Updated Nov 8, 2024Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Memorial Bridge will be closed on Monday November 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for an event at the Lincoln Memorial.
Updated Nov 2, 2026
National Park Service
GW Parkway northbound closures: Spout Run to Route 123, Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; for tree maintenance work continues through Nov. 6. Southbound closures are expected Nov. 9. Follow posted detours and allow extra travel time.
Updated Oct 22, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Beginning October 8, one lane both northbound and southbound will be closed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for 4 weeks to repair an upheaval in the road. Please expect slight traffic delays in the area.
Updated Oct 7, 2026
National Park Service
Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway 3500 feet of right travel lane at Site 17, managed land areas between Clara Barton Parkway and C&O Canal, and between Lock 10 parking lot north to Lock 14 required to address the ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer bypass and pipe repair. Click on…
Updated Sep 25, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
The Council House is closed for the rehabilitation of the home’s exterior and interior and to clean the home’s historic artifacts. The building and grounds will be closed from 9:00 a.m. September 9, 2026 until 9:00 a.m. January 27, 2027
Updated Sep 9, 2026
National Park Service
The southern part of the Glover Archbold trail is closed due to aerial hazards caused by the trestle bridge. Work is being done to safely remove the bridge from the area to alleviate these hazards. Please obey any posted signs and do not enter the fenced off area.
Updated Oct 19, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
On November 3, 2026, Piney Branch Parkway will be closed between 17th Street and Beach Drive NW from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. This closure allows for the completion of speed tables and a crosswalk.
Updated Nov 2, 2026
National Park Service
Beginning Nov. 2, Rock Creek Park will temporarily close some roads and trails at night for deer management. Closed areas will be identified by NPS staffed closures along with signage and/or temporary barricades. Please follow posted detours and never enter closed areas. This work helps protect the forest and wildlife.…
Updated Oct 30, 2026
National Park Service
The upper-level grass panels at Meridian Hill Park will be temporarily closed to the public from October 13 through November 9, 2026, to facilitate restoration work and protect public safety. Fencing and signage will mark the closure. The upper plaza, other portions of Meridian Hill Park, and nearby park areas will rem…
Updated Oct 13, 2026
National Park Service
The planned roadway closure has been temporarily postponed after crews discovered a large early‑1900s utility line during preliminary excavation. The construction team is evaluating the line to determine necessary steps before work can safely proceed. This precaution will help minimize disruptions and avoid unnecessari…
Updated Sep 18, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
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.
Updated Nov 8, 2024Official notice ↗
National Park Service
The Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations.
Updated Apr 8, 2026
National Park Service
Due to structural conditions at the driveway entrance, access to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens main entrance and parking lot is limited to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 16,000 pounds or less.
Updated Feb 5, 2026
National Park Service
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.
Updated Mar 26, 2024Official notice ↗
National Park Service
DC Water is managing a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor near Lock 10. Anyone with questions or in need of support can reach out to DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 or visit https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/potomac-interceptor-collapse.
Updated Mar 2, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Horses are prohibited between Little Tonoloway (mile 124.5) and Paw Paw (mile 155) due to recent and ongoing towpath resurfacing. See more for details.
Updated Jan 8, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Due to constriction for the Long Bridge Project, the Mount Vernon Trail will be temporarily detoured around the construction zone beginning on July 15, 2026. Trail users should expect periodic crossings of equipment and materials where the trail meets the construction access road. Detour will be in place through 2030.
Updated Jul 14, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
Beginning on Monday, November 17, 2025, expect intermittent traffic impacts at GWMP. This Bridge and pavement preservation work is expected to extend into the Fall of 2026 and will make repairs to 24 GWMP bridges and over 30 paved roads and parking assets. To minimize traffic impacts, weekday lane closures on George Wa…
Updated Nov 12, 2025
National Park Service
BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES JANUARY8 (THU) FEBRUARY3 (TUE) MARCH4 (WED) APRIL6 (MON) MAY7 (THU) JUNE2 (TUE) JULY8 (WED) AUGUST3 (MON) SEPTEMBER16 (WED) OCTOBER5 (MON) NOVEMBER5 (THU) DECEMBER8 (TUE)
Updated Sep 6, 2026
National Park Service
At the request of the United States Secret Service and to ensure necessary security and safety for the adjacent White House complex and its occupants, several designated areas of President's Park will be temporarily closed from approximately 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, until approximately 11:59 p.m. on Mond…
Updated Nov 2, 2026Official notice ↗
National Park Service
The elevator from the ground level to the chamber of the Jefferson Memorial may be intermittently out of order. Visitors can take steps, but if you require an elevator for a successful visit, please call this number for current status: 202-426-6841.
Updated Oct 10, 2023
National Park Service
The monument is also closed for the holidays on July 4 and Dec 25 each year. BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES for Maintenance. JANUARY8 (THU) FEBRUARY3 (TUE) MARCH4 (WED) APRIL6 (MON) MAY7 (THU) JUNE2 (TUE) JULY8 (WED) AUGUST3 (MON) SEPTEMBER16 (WED) OCTOBER5 (MON) NOVEMBER5 (THU) DECEMBER8 (TUE)
Updated Sep 6, 2026
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