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ParkThe West End
West Potomac Park
- 4.7607 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Large NPS park by the Tidal Basin and Potomac with Lincoln Memorial and many memorials; known for cherry blossoms.
Quick answers
West Potomac Park in short
When is West Potomac Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit West Potomac Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is West Potomac Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is West Potomac Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does West Potomac Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book West Potomac Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at West Potomac Park?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is West Potomac Park?
2912 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is West Potomac Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
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 · 5:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 6 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 39° out there
44°
Clear
- Feels
- 39°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 6am
44° - 7am
44° - 8am48°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday6 AM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 West Potomac Park
- 2 Korean War Veterans Memorial · 4 min
- 3 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial · 4 min
- 4 Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool · 7 min
- 5 Lincoln Memorial · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 607 reviews
Known for
- Cherry blossoms
- Tidal Basin
- Lincoln Memorial
- River views
What people say
- People like:
- Cherry blossoms, river views, walkable green space
Around The West End
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Korean War Veterans MemorialLandmark · 4 min walk
Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialLandmark · 4 min walk
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolLandmark · 7 min walk
Lincoln MemorialLandmark · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time