Theodore Roosevelt Island Pedestrian Bridge — Local services in Washington

The footbridge is in Rosslyn (off the Mount Vernon Trail) and is about a fifteen minute walk from the Rosslyn metro station. It is the only way to access Theodore Roosevelt Island.

The island is one of my absolute top spots in DC, both to bring visiting guests and to enjoy as a resident throughout the year. Although it’s an island in the middle of the Potomac, it surprisingly flies under the radar for a lot of people.

The footbridge is a really enjoyable aspect of the park/island. It offers unparalleled views of Georgetown, the Key Bridge, and the Rosslyn Skyline.

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Hours: 6AM - 10PM (7) days a week Best at Sunrise/Sunset Signs “prohibit” biking but frequently see bikers on bridge/trail without issue Two parking lots, accessible only from the northbound lanes of the GW Parkway, can fill up on the weekends Capital Bike Station in the parking lot near...

Visited here via bike path from airport phone parking lot. Pedestrian bridge had police line tape closing it off. The park website and Google listed it as open. No announcement was listed as to why it was closed. I wish the park website had listed the closure. Tons of disappointed tourists were walking around. Island looks really great with tons of pedestrian pathways. No bikes are allowed over the bridge even when open, so bring a bike lock if you plan to bije here and then walk...

Visited (coincidently) on Presidents Day morning. Already busy, but not crowded. Very nice place for a walk or jog. Parking can be hard to come by at busy times but well worth a visit, especially if you're a Teddy...