One of Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest legacies was his dedication to conservation. Today, this island stands as a fitting memorial to the outdoorsman, naturalist, and visionary who was our 26th President.
Places You Can Visit
Theodore Roosevelt Island is just one site of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Enjoy a quiet moment or explore more of this nation's history by visiting other Parkway sites.
Arlington House
Belle Haven Park and Marina
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Collingwood Park
Columbia Island Marina
Daingerfield Island
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Fort Hunt Park
Fort Marcy
Glen Echo Park
Gravelly Point
Great Falls Park
Lady Bird Johnson Park
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove-on-the-Potomac
Memorial Avenue
Mount Vernon Trail
Netherlands Carillon
Potomac Heritage Trail
Riverside Park
Roaches Run Wildlife Sanctuary
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Write to
Theodore Roosevelt Island c/o Turkey Run Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101
The weather in the Washington DC area varies with the season. Summers can be very hot with temperatures in the 90's or higher, often with high humidity. Temperatures during the spring and fall are often cooler, with less humidity. Winter temperatures can vary from mild to very cold.
Did You Know?
Douglass' visitors to his Cedar Hill mansion would enjoy a game of checkers with him in the East Parlor on this checker board made by Douglass.