Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove

Formerly known as Columbia Island, this park was renamed in honor of Lady Bird Johnson and her campaign to beautify Washington D.C. The Grove, a site chosen by Lady Bird herself, is the site that the Johnsons often stopped to admire the city. Today, the Grove is relaxing spot for people to watch the river, view Washington D.C., and to recreate.

Places You Can Visit

The Grove 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
Theodore Roosevelt Island
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

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Turkey Run Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101

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(703) 289-2500

Climate

The weather in the Washington DC area is very seasonal with great variation between summer and winter. Summers can be very hot with temperatures in the 90's or higher. This is often accompanied by high humidity. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures are generally comfortable during the day and cooler in the evening. Winter temperatures are usually fairly mild but can turn quite cold. The area can receive heavy snow at times or freezing rain.