Fees & Passes

Key Information

1. Parking fees - Metered street parking

   The nearest street parking locations are on Constitution Ave. NW and West Basin Drive SW. Lot parking is located at the Paddle Boat parking area accessed via southbound Maine Ave SW.

   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

There is no fee to visit the World War II Memorial. Please visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks Fees & Passes page for information on fees at other sites on the National Mall.

 

Permits & Reservations

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