Interior View of West Potomac Park

West Potomac Park

Tourist attraction Park

Greenspace that is home to iconic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial & Washington Monument. People often mention park, cherry, great, blossoms, area, Beautiful, spot, beautiful,


Address

2912 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Website

www.nps.gov

Contact

+1 202-426-6841

Rating on Google Maps

4.70
(902560 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 10 pm

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 John T. 2 years ago on Google
    Actually, I met several US Park Police officers when I was stopped for driving 31 mph in a 15 mph area. I often drive through the park to access 395. Officers were great and professional. I was polite and guilty. Still got a 100.00 ticket for not having registration and insurance card in vehicle. The best part is that they did not keep the THC gummy bears on the front seat.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I SLAY ALL DAY TRAVEL The Solo T. 2 years ago on Google • 600 reviews
    I’m born and raised in DC and never been to West Potomac Park. Glad I came here to participate in the activities. This was for the Something in the Water Gospel event. It was a pop up church service and free! I love my city DC. 🙏🏿❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patricia Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The Cherry blossom blooming are amazing
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T. G. 1 year ago on Google • 882 reviews
    The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a complete representation of this president's legacy. The chronological sequence of the statues, engraved wall plaques, & other displays provide a detailed portrayal of his public life.

  • 5/5 JOYANTA G. 2 years ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Nice tranquil place beside Potomac park, we were there on the day of Cherry Blossom Festival.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mina F. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. I don’t know why the world’s is getting worse. Why we don’t Lear about this people again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google • 493 reviews
    Great views around the Tidal Basin, walk from Kutz Bridge at Independence Avenue see some older magnificent cherry trees. Continue down pass MLK Jr. Memorial and between Roosevelt Memorial for great panoramic views over to Jefferson Memorial. If you're careful, you can see all the way to the District Wharf Southwest.

  • 5/5 Daryna 2 months ago on Google • 466 reviews New
    Beautiful and lovely.

  • 5/5 F G. 6 months ago on Google • 243 reviews
    Un très beau parc au milieu des monuments emblématiques de Washington avec de nombreux bancs et une belle vue sur le Fleuve. De plus il y a de nombreux panneaux explicatifs pour les intéressés et beaucoup de zones d'ombres en été.

  • 5/5 William C. 5 years ago on Google • 175 reviews
    We were here at the peak of the cherry blossoms. It's an incredible sight that you should see.

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 5 years ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Incredible spot to see the cherry blossoms. Well worth getting there early to get a spot. The area is safe and parking is reasonable.

  • 5/5 KillerMeals On I. 3 years ago on Google • 122 reviews
    I stumbled upon this beautiful place.. Great for a picnic!

  • 5/5 Abhijit A. 5 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Loved the scenery and the quiet here! Great if you run or do long walks everyday. A little far away from the hustle-bustle of the Capitol area but definitely worth it. Just park your car in this lush green park, take a stroll alongside the beautiful Potomac river, and breathe some clean, fresh air!

  • 5/5 Cheryl C. 7 months ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Absolutely beautiful day!! Walked and walked and walked!!

  • 5/5 Hafeez H. 1 year ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Absolutely beautiful place to come see the cherry blossoms!! It is my first time here, and I will definitely come back to experience this treasure. There are also a ton of food trucks to satisfy every craving possible.

  • 5/5 E C. 1 year ago on Google • 96 reviews
    gorgeous area..must see!!

  • 5/5 Wendy K. 1 year ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Perfect for Tomas Jefferson Memorial visit and Franklin Delano park, nice and no to crowded

  • 5/5 shelley s. 7 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Beautiful view of the river

  • 5/5 Jerry H. 4 years ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Beautiful Place to Realize the Importance of our Country ... We started with One Nation Under God & Now we Must Continue to Keep God in Our Nation... He is Our Hope in 2020... All those before us Built what we have & we should Stand Up Against America's Enemies...

  • 5/5 Carlos G. 6 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Muy bueno el paseo en Cayak

  • 5/5 Natalie S. 1 year ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Beautiful in the Fall even without the cherry trees in bloom. We had ample choices for street parking when we went 2nd week of Oct- Mon-Wed.

  • 5/5 Carl G. 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Beautiful place to visit great views of the Potomac River. West Potomac Park is also a great place to view the Cherry blossoms. Enjoy

  • 5/5 Naqibullah A. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    ښایسته

  • 5/5 Conrad 1 year ago on Google
    Dc bike ride was great!! Highly recommend

  • 5/5 black b. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot to relax and get some fresh air. or maybe go for a ride walk or even a boat ride and you can fish I don't know from when to when but check out the rules before attempting to go fishing hmmm what else there is a seafood restaurant by the water can't remember exactly where but that's what Google is for

  • 5/5 Raj 1 year ago on Google
    With the cherry blossoms around, this place looks surreal. But crowded for apparent reason and season.

  • 5/5 ivan m. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to do volo sports, or have a picnic family day, not today though, it's raining. Best restrooms in the DC mall.

  • 5/5 emma l. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful. I would definitely take pictures and explore the area. Unfortunetly, I did not see the cherry blossoms in bloom but I did get to walk to most memorials in a short amount of time.

  • 5/5 Michael A “MAMSR” Monroe, S. 2 years ago on Google
    The US park Service keeps it clean. Nice and relaxing. Heart place to walk, jog or ride a bike. Also to watch the planes depart and enter DC National Airport.

  • 5/5 Michael G. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this park. We did the lime scooters and had a blast. It is amazing to see all the monuments up close.

  • 4/5 Michael B. 2 years ago on Google
    A really great spot for social and intramural sports, but it is kind of hard to navigate to. Be prepared to make your way through hoards of mall tourists and find limited cabi bike parking.

  • 5/5 Ashish G. 2 years ago on Google
    All major monumnets are in this park. Parking can be hard to find. Park where you can and use electric scooters or bikes to visit various monumnets.

  • 5/5 Duncan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Mostly clean area but some trash which is unfortunate. Very quiet next to the river. Good spot to bring a dog or have a picnic.

  • 5/5 Walt N. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful when the cherry blossoms come out but also a great spot for some quiet time during your DC adventure.

  • 5/5 Ron M. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth the walk through this beautiful park in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. Park has plenty of places to rest, take photos of various memorials, etc.

  • 5/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice little park. Came here by accident when I was trying to visit the jefferson memorial, but ended up staying here briefly.


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