Fees & Passes

Key Information

1. Parking fees - Metered street parking

   Street parking is located on Ohio Drive and West Basin Drive.

   More about parking/transportation fees

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

• Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week
• Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth
• Sunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
• Saturday, September 28 — National Public Lands Day
• Monday, November 11 — Veterans Day

 

Fees and Passes

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial has no fees or reservations associated with a visit. Please visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks Fees and Passes page for information on Fees and Passes parkwide.

 

Permits & Reservations

Some activities may require a special permit such as weddings, commercial photography and demonstrations. Please visit the parkwide Permits & Reservations page for more information on obtaining a permit.