LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac - National Park Directory

The Memorial mirrors the Washington Monument across the River in Washington D.C.

The grove come to life with blooming flowers in the Spring.

Lyndon Baines Johnson came to this location many times to pause and reflect.

A stone memorial with the river and DC skyline in the distance.

The LBJ memorial with DC in the distance.

View from the the LBJ memorial of numerous daffodils and the Potomac River.

View of the Memorial Bridge and Potomac River from near the LBJ Memorial Grove.

Photos: National Park Service

About LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and conservation legislation.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia

State Code DC

Weather Summers in the park are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and…

Location & Map

LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac is located in District of Columbia.

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Operating Hours

Open year round from 6 AM to 10 PM

Wednesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Monday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Thursday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Sunday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Tuesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Friday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Saturday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Activities

Biking Road Biking Hiking Off-Trail Permitted Hiking Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Wildlife Watching Birdwatching

Getting There

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.

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