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 following conditions apply to the use of the Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts:

  • The alteration, damage, or removal of park resources or facilities is prohibited. No holes may be dug and no item, including signs or banners, may be attached to park trees, plantings, benches, nets, fences, light standards, or any other park landscape element. 
  • No road closures and/or traffic restrictions are permitted. Unloading and loading of equipment must take place from the street curb only. Equipment must be hand carried/carted, to event site. Participants must find and park in available legal parking spaces only. No parking or driving of vehicles permitted on any grass or sidewalk area.
  • Groups do not have exclusive use of the area, including sidewalks and roadways. No interference with the pedestrian traffic and no blocking of entrances, sidewalks, nor driveways is allowed. No impeding vehicular traffic permitted. All areas must remain open to the general public at all times. 
  • Alcoholic beverages, balloons, and glass beverage containers, are prohibited. 
  • The use of grills is prohibited.
  • A copy of your reservation must be available on-site at the time of your reservation. 
  • No evening play, use of lights to illuminate areas, or use of generators – including those that are battery operated.
  • Courts available for reservation must be reserved for use.
  • Participants must be pre-registered if participating in organized play - the collection or acceptance of fees on parkland is prohibited.

• Leave no trace - any trash generated during use of the area should be placed in the nearest trash receptacle or removed from the area for proper recycling or disposal.

• Please contact the National Park Service Division of Permits Management at (202) 245-4715 for additional information. In the event of disputes, contact the United States Park Police, (202) 426-6710.

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.

Changes & Cancellations

Cancellations made more than fourteen (14) days in advance will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Reservations that are cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.

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

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