When is Great Falls Park open?
Every day, 7 AM–9 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Great Falls Park
- 4.814k reviews
- Closed now
NPS park on the Potomac with overlooks of Great Falls, picnic areas, a visitor center and trails including the River Trail.
Quick answers
Great Falls Park in short
When is the best time to visit Great Falls Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Great Falls Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Great Falls Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Great Falls Park cost?
Tickets about $20 per vehicle.
Do you need to book Great Falls Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Great Falls Park?
About 2 hours.
Where is Great Falls Park?
9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102.
Is Great Falls Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 7 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 48° out there
51°
Clear
- Feels
- 48°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 7am
51° - 8am55°
- 9am60°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–9 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Great Falls Park
- 2 Overlook 1 · 3 min
- 3 Overlook 3 · 4 min
- 4 Olmsted Island Overlook · 6 min
- 5 Great Falls Overlook Trailhead · 10 min
Good to know
- Tickets about $20 per vehicle
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk · 4 km · 60 m up
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 14k reviews
Known for
- Great Falls overlooks
- River Trail
- Rock climbing
- Kayaking
What people say
- People like:
- Scenic falls, easy trails and hiking
Around Potomac Ridge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Overlook 1Viewpoint · 3 min walk
Overlook 3Viewpoint · 4 min walk
Olmsted Island OverlookViewpoint · 6 min walk
Great Falls Overlook TrailheadTrail · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time