Parkway Drive-Volleyball Courts

National Mall and Memorial Parks

The Parkway Drive Volleyball courts are located along the Potomac River, northwest of the Lincoln Memorial. The Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts are the only public courts within the memorial core, from the U.S. Capitol to the Potomac River.

The Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts are comprised of eleven volleyball courts with sand, nets and court lines. There is also a bulletin board for public information.

Notifications and Alerts

• Reservations must be made at least 1 day ahead of arrival and can be made up to 30 days in advance of arrival (new dates open daily at 10 a.m. ET, 30 days in advance). Reservations for different times/days must be booked separately. You may hold up to 30 days of Parkway Drive Volleyball Court reservations at a time.

Need to Know

• The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
• The collection of entry/registration fees is prohibited.
• A copy of the permit/reservation must be onsite at all times.
• All courts must be reserved.

Natural Features

The courts are set along the Potomac River, in the shadows of the Lincoln Memorial. The courts are interspersed with tree canopies and hedges.

Nearby Attractions

The Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts are within easy walking distance to the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Women's Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial. A running/walking trail is along its western border and across the street from three softball fields.

Recreation

The Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts, offer opportunities for small group and team play, on a casual use and competitive use basis.

Contact Information

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National Mall & Memorial Parks-Division of Permits Management-900 Ohio Drive, SW Washington DC 20024

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 202-245-4715

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

The volleyball courts near the Lincoln Memorial are most easily accessed by Metrorail or bus. Visitors utilizing Metrorail should exit at the Foggy Bottom/GWU station and walk about one-half mile south to the courts www.wmata.com. Paid parking garages can be found around the downtown area outside of National Mall and Memorial Parks. Street parking is extremely limited. Parking and towing rules are strictly enforced.

Available Campsites

• Site 3:30pm-5:30pm Court 006, Loop Court 006, Type Court
• Site 1:00pm-3:00pm Court 004, Loop Court 004, Type Court
• Site 1:00pm-3:00pm Court 006, Loop Court 006, Type Court
• Site 6:00pm-8:00pm Court 004, Loop Court 004, Type Court
• Site 08:00am-10:00am Court 002, Loop Court 002, Type Court
• Site 1:00pm-3:00pm Court 001, Loop Court 001, Type Court
• Site 3:30pm-5:30pm Court 004, Loop Court 004, Type Court
• Site 6:00pm-8:00pm Court 002, Loop Court 002, Type Court
• Site 1:00pm-3:00pm Court 002, Loop Court 002, Type Court
• Site 10:30am-12:30pm Court 003, Loop Court 003, Type Court
• Site 08:00am-10:00am Court 003, Loop Court 003, Type Court
• Site 08:00am-10:00am Court 006, Loop Court 006, Type Court
• Site 10:30am-12:30pm Court 004, Loop Court 004, Type Court
• Site 08:00am-10:00am Court 001, Loop Court 001, Type Court
• Site 6:00pm-8:00pm Court 001, Loop Court 001, Type Court
• Site 6:00pm-8:00pm Court 003, Loop Court 003, Type Court
• Site 10:30am-12:30pm Court 002, Loop Court 002, Type Court
• Site 3:30pm-5:30pm Court 005, Loop Court 005, Type Court
• Site 6:00pm-8:00pm Court 005, Loop Court 005, Type Court
• Site 3:30pm-5:30pm Court 003, Loop Court 003, Type Court
• Site 08:00am-10:00am Court 005, Loop Court 005, Type Court
• Site 3:30pm-5:30pm Court 002, Loop Court 002, Type Court
• Site 6:00pm-8:00pm Court 006, Loop Court 006, Type Court
• Site 10:30am-12:30pm Court 005, Loop Court 005, Type Court
• Site 10:30am-12:30pm Court 006, Loop Court 006, Type Court
• Site 1:00pm-3:00pm Court 005, Loop Court 005, Type Court
• Site 10:30am-12:30pm Court 001, Loop Court 001, Type Court
• Site 1:00pm-3:00pm Court 003, Loop Court 003, Type Court
• Site 3:30pm-5:30pm Court 001, Loop Court 001, Type Court
• Site 08:00am-10:00am Court 004, Loop Court 004, Type Court

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