LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

https://www.nps.gov/lyba/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_Baines_Johnson_Memorial_Grove_on_the_Potomac Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac is located on Columbia Island (renamed Lady Bird Johnson Park in 1968), in Washington, D.C. The memorial honors the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. The grove consists of two parts. The first area, commemorative in nature, is a Texas granite monolith surrounded by a serpentine pattern of walks and trails. The second area is a grass meadow and provides a tranquil refuge for reflection and rejuvenation of the spirit. The trails are shaded by a grove of hundreds of white pine and dogwood trees, and framed by azaleas and rhododendron. The memorial overlooks the Potomac River with a vista of the city of Washington. From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and conservation legislation. From the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot. This entrance to the park can only be reached from the southbound lanes of the parkway. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac The Memorial The Memorial mirrors the Washington Monument across the River in Washington D.C. Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove Springtime in the Grove The grove come to life with blooming flowers in the Spring. Birds at Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac A place for reflection Lyndon Baines Johnson came to this location many times to pause and reflect. LBJ Memorial on the Potomac A stone memorial with the river and DC skyline in the distance. The LBJ memorial with DC in the distance. Daffodils near the LBJ Memorial View from the the LBJ memorial of numerous daffodils and the Potomac River. View of the Memorial Bridge and Potomac River from near the LBJ Memorial Grove. National Park Getaway: Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac Across the river from the large, bustling presidential monuments lining the National Mall is a lesser-known, peaceful memorial dedicated to the nation’s 36th president. Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac offers recreational opportunities, stunning views of the nation’s capital, and a chance to reflect on the legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Granite monolith on plaza with DC skyline in the distance 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. Connect with History on the Mount Vernon Trail For an urban bike expedition in D.C., visit the Mount Vernon Trail! Plan ahead for many stops along the way to fully immerse yourself in the nation’s rich history! A stone monolith with a biker next to it.