National Mall and Memorial Parks

Introduction

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.

National Mall Plan

The National Mall Plan - Planning for the future of Our American Symbol; Our Front Yard and Our Democratic Stage.

After four years and more than 30,000 comments the National Mall Plan Record of Decision (ROD) was signed at a Thomas Jefferson Memorial ceremony. The plan defines a vision to protect and refurbish the National Mall so that high levels of use can be sustained and the needs of visitors can be met.

The Trust for the National Mall,The official fund raising partner of the National Park Service for the National Mall - dedicated to improving the National Mall for the American people and our many visitors from abroad.

Icons

National Mall and Memorial Parks includes the following Icons:

•National Mall
•Washington Monument
•Thomas Jefferson Memorial
•Lincoln Memorial
•Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
•World War II Memorial
•Korean War Veterans Memorial
•Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.