Constitution Gardens

https://www.nps.gov/coga/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Gardens Constitution Gardens is a park area in Washington, D.C., United States, located within the boundaries of the National Mall. The park is bounded on the west by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on the east by 17th St NW, on the north by Constitution Avenue, and on the south by the Reflecting Pool. Constitution Gardens has a small pond, which contains an island open to pedestrians. 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. Parking Because of limited parking availability, public transportation is recommended. Street parking is available on Constitution Ave. during posted hours. Bicycle Sidewalks and paved paths are open to bicycles in the park. Please walk your bicycle across the footbridge to Signers Island. Public Transportation Constitution Gardens is approximately 1 mile from three Metro stops: Foggy Bottom, Farragut West Constitution Garden Shot of the Garden Pond with the Washington Monument in the background A quiet spot in the midst of the Nations Capital Constitution Gardens Jogger and two bicyclists on a path by a pond Visitors enjoying Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens A weeping willow tree with a monument in the background A view of the Washington Monument from Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens People walking on a sidewalk near water and a bridge A beautiful day in Constitution Gardens 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial A low stone semicircle adjacent to a lake with the Washington Monument in the background. The 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial is on the island in the center of Constitution Gardens's pond. National Mall and Memorial Parks - 2018 Partnership Report Our generous partners and volunteers provided more than $34 million in philanthropic contributions in 2018 helping us fund preservation projects, programs, commemorations, and celebrations. Aerial photo of the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool National Park Getaway: National Mall & Memorial Parks National Mall and Memorial Parks is a diverse national park with distinctive sites that excite and enchant visitors while they learn the history of our nation. Begin your journey through “America’s Front Yard,” home to some of the nation's more iconic memorials located in the heart of the nation's capital. Cherry blossoms framing the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in the distance National Park Getaway: Constitution Gardens In the heart of the nation’s capital tucked between iconic monuments and memorials, Constitution Gardens is a peaceful retreat from the bustling city around it. The 50-acre park is a living legacy to the creation of a republic and to those who founded the nation. Visitor reading signatures on a semi-circular stone memorial Memorials for the Future Memorials for the Future, is a competition that aims to rethink the way we develop and experience memorials in Washington, D.C. Memorials for the Future Logo National Mall and Memorial Parks - 2019 Partnership Report Our generous partners and volunteers provided more than $34 million in philanthropic contributions in 2018 helping us fund preservation projects, programs, commemorations, and celebrations. Aerial photo of the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool Explore DC’s national parks with a new, free app Navigate to popular destinations, get up-to-date information and discover lesser-known parks. With nearly 800 points of interest, the app includes the National Mall, President's Park, Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Wolf Trap, Arlington House, Theodore Roosevelt Island, Frederick Douglass NHS, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, Carter G. Woodson NHS, and hundreds more. National Park Service logo with Washington Monument and other memorials. Plan Like a Park Ranger: Top 10 Tips for Visiting the National Mall Memorial Day weekend usually marks the beginning of the summer travel season. Across the country, friends, families, and individuals will head out to enjoy adventures and make memories. Of course, national parks - including the National Mall - are popular destinations. To help you #PlanLikeAParkRanger, we're offering our Top 10 tips to help you on your next National Mall visit. Text reading Sea Level Rise in the DC Area Learn about current and projected rates of sea level rise in the greater DC area, based on local water level data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) A tall white cylinder attached to a wooden pier with Hains Point in the background. NAMA Notebook: Summer! Independence Day is one of the biggest events on the National Mall. The park includes many sites connected to the Declaration of Independence and the nation's birthday, including one hidden gem that you might not know about. It's one of the Education Team's favorite sites to talk about! Night sky above National Mall lit up with fireworks NAMA Notebook: Beyond Granite Welcome back to school! During the summer of 2023, a temporary art exhibition asked artists to explore the question, "What stories remain untold on the National Mall?" How would your students answer that question? Temporary artwork in Constitution Gardens depicting large red fingerprint