Lady Bird Johnson Park is a small park that takes up most of Columbia Island in the Potomac River created in honor of the work the former First Lady did around urban beautification. Here's why it's worth a visit:
Park: It's a larger park with lots of trees, flowers and picnic tables in shade for family getaways. There are trails throughout the park including one that leads to a pedestrian bridge to the Pentagon.
Parking: There's a free three-hour parking lot near the marina.
Memorial: In the middle of the park is a memorial for Lady Bird's husband, President Johnson.
Views: The views from the park are stunning. You can see the entire National Mall from across the river.
If you need a park with fewer people and lots of...
Read moreWhat a hidden gem in the Nation's Capitol on the Virginia side of the river. Bike trail connects to Mt. Vernon trail or you can walk around the park itself (trail needs resurfacing. Minus one star for that). Park includes a memorial to Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States, as well as benches and picnic tables. There is also a marina with a bar and grill. Parking lot off southbound GW Pkwy right before the Humpback Bridge and 395 S. Another parking area available off the North Pentagon parking lot in case you miss the turn off the parkway, you can get there from Long Bridge Road (Old Jefferson Davis Hwy) in...
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