Contractors requesting to perform work on lands administered by the National Park Service, George Washington Memorial Parkway to include Great Falls Park Virginia, Clara Barton Parkway, and Spout Run Parkway are required to obtain a permit prior to starting work. The time it takes to execute a construction special use permit depends on the requested impacts to park resources being reviewed. example, simple plans with very low potential for impacts to NPS resources may require less time to permit.
Items to consider including with the application:
Description of work (scope) including location, staging area, and impacts to NPS resources including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, turf, trees, structures, and access to facilities. (You will be notified if specific protection plans are required and can be provided a preliminary information checklist to assist in preparing supporting documents required for NPS review). Examples of such plans are management of traffic plans in accordance with MUTCD.
Completed applications for construction special use permits must be received and final permit issued before any construction begins. There is a $250 non-refundable application fee for construction special use permits. Send the completed form NPS GWMP 10-930 Application for SUP RM_2026 to peter_mccallum@nps.gov and a permit number will be assigned. The application fee may be completed in the form of a Pay.gov transaction.
Contact Pete McCallum by email at peter_mccallum@nps.gov or call Park Headquarters at (703)-289-2500 if you have questions. You can send an email to request guidance to process your request.
