Theodore Roosevelt Island

03/26/2026

The statue on Theodore Roosevelt Island, along with many other statues in and around Washington, D.C. is getting cleaned, polished and waxed in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer!

Theodore Roosevelt Island is a national memorial to the 26th President of the United and honors his passion for conservation. It is also one of the best locations in the Washington, D.C. area for spring bird watching. As Roosevelt said:

"Spring would not be spring without bird songs, any more than it would be spring without buds and flowers, and I only wish that besides protecting the songsters, the birds of the grove, the orchard, the garden and the meadow, we could also protect the birds of the sea-shore and of the wilderness."

03/16/2026

Theodore Roosevelt Island Closing at 12noon Monday March 16 Due to Hazardous Weather.

Theodore Roosevelt Island will be closing at 12noon on Monday March 16,2026 due to impending hazardous weather.

Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. Alert will be removed when area reopens. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/this and social media.

02/18/2026

We are waiting for you to visit us at George Washington Memorial Parkway!
Thanks to the warmer weather and rain over the last few days, ALL of our sites are OPEN!
Some trails still have snow and ice so please use caution!

We are waiting for you to visit us at George Washington Memorial Parkway !

Thanks to the warmer weather and rain over the last few days, ALL of our sites are OPEN! (Also a big thanks to our staff for ALL of their hard work to clear & open our sites!)

Some trails still have snow and ice so please use caution!

We hope to see you soon!

Photo (NPS/Mallory Phillips): Ranger standing on snowy overlook looking out across an icy river and hills covered with trees

02/14/2026

Winter Weather Update- Friday, February 13 ⚠️

❄ Its been over 20 days since the snowstorm and our amazing team is still working hard to clear off the icy snow from our many sites along the Parkway! We are excited to announce that the parking lot and bridge at Theodore Roosevelt Island is now open! Trails are still snowy so please use caution if you decide to explore! ❄

🚨Closures of multiple park areas & facilities remain through Tuesday February 17 2026 due to snow/ice clearing operations.

🚨Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

🚨For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

🚨Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 17

Photo 1 (NPS/Chris Lagunas): Three people walk through snow towards a large monument of a man with right arm in air.

Photo 2 (NPS/Chris Lagunas): Three people dressed in black coats walk along a snowy trail surrounded by brown trees and blue sky.

02/11/2026

🚨 Winter Weather Update- Tuesday, February 10 🚨

❄ Our crews are still hard at work clearing off the many Parkway sites! Here is a joyful moment captured after being able to cross an item off the long list of places that still need plowed! Wahoo! Way to go TEAM GWMP! ❄

⚠️ See attached post for more updates about closures ⚠️

🚨 Winter Weather Update- Tuesday, February 10 🚨

❄ Our crews are still hard at work clearing off the many Parkway sites! Here is a joyful moment captured after being able to cross an item off the long list of places that still need plowed! Wahoo! Way to go TEAM GWMP! ❄

⚠️Closures of multiple park areas & facilities remain through Friday February 13 2026 due to snow/ice clearing operations.

⚠️ Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

⚠️ For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

⚠️ Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 13

Photo (NPS/Josh Hartley): Man wearing fluorescent yellow vest with hands up in the air in exclamation, surrounded by snow and 4 white trucks with plows

02/10/2026

🚨 Winter Weather Update- Monday, February 9 🚨

❄ Because of our staff's continuous hard work at cleaning up the snow and ice, some of our sites are beginning to open to the public! We are excited to announce that our popular Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, will be open tomorrow at its normal time! But please remember there are still icy conditions and many trails are still snow/ice covered! ❄

⚠️See post below for more details on closures ⚠️

🚨 Winter Weather Update- Monday, February 9 🚨

❄ Because of our staff's continuous hard work at cleaning up the snow and ice, some of our sites are beginning to open to the public! We are excited to announce that our popular Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, will be open tomorrow at its normal time! But please remember there are still icy conditions and many trails are still snow/ice covered! ❄

⚠️Closures of multiple park areas & facilities remain through Tuesday February 10 2026 due to residual snow/ice and difficulty in clearing.

⚠️ Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

⚠️ For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

⚠️ Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 10

Photo (NPS/Greg Cox): Sunrise on Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial- orangish-red light reflecting off a large white building with large columns in front

02/07/2026

⚠️ Winter Weather Weekend Update- Friday, February 6 ⚠️

❄️ See post for more details! Happy weekend! ❄️

⚠️ Winter Weather Weekend Update- Friday, February 6 ⚠️

🚨 Closures of multiple park areas & facilities remain through Monday February 9 2026 due to residual snow/ice and difficulty in clearing.

🚨 Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

🚨 For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

🚨 Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 9

Photo (NPS/Chris VK): A snow-covered section of the River Trail at Great Falls Park is blocked by yellow "Caution Do Not Enter" tape stretched between a large tree and a brown regulatory sign. Text overlayed on photo says "Alert! Parkway Closures, see post for more information"

02/06/2026

⚠️ Winter Weather Update- Thursday, February 5 ⚠️

❄ Whoooooooo wants to visit Theodore Roosevelt Island? Our staff is still working hard to clean up snow & ice so that visitors can come back to our sites! Thank you for your patience! We miss you! ❄

‼️️ Closures of Theodore Roosevelt Island and other park areas & facilities remain through Friday February 6 2026 due to residual snow/ice and difficulty in clearing.

‼️️️️ Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

‼️️ For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

‼️️ Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 6

Photo 1 (NPS): Close-up photo of a brown and white mottled owl, with orangish-yellow beak and large black eyes, sitting in a hole in a brown tree.

02/05/2026

🚨 Winter Weather Update- Wednesday, February 4 🚨

⚠️ Closures of Theodore Roosevelt Island and other park areas & facilities remain through Thursday February 5 2026 due to residual snow/ice and difficulty in clearing.

⚠️ Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

⚠️ For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

⚠️ Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 5

Photo 1 (NPS/Chris VK): A snow-covered section of the River Trail at Great Falls Park is blocked by yellow "Caution Do Not Enter" tape stretched between a large tree and a brown regulatory sign.

02/04/2026

⚠️ Winter Weather Update- Tuesday, February 3 ⚠️

❄ Our staff is still working hard to clean up snow & ice so that visitors can come back to our sites! Thank you for your patience! We miss you! ❄

🚨 Closures of Theodore Roosevelt Island and other park areas & facilities remain through Wednesday February 4 2026 due to residual snow/ice and difficulty in clearing.

🚨 Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

🚨 For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

🚨 Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 4

Photo 1 (NPS/Chris Lagunas): Evening photo with Iwo Jima memorial in forefront and Washington Monument lit up in background surrounded by Washington DC lights

02/03/2026

⚠️ Winter Weather Update- Monday, February 2 ⚠️

❄Our staff has been hard at work shovel out our park sites! Often working long hours to dig through the heavy icy snow! A big THANK YOU to all who have helped us!❄

🚨 Closures of Theodore Roosevelt Island and other park areas & facilities remain through Tuesday February 3 2026 due to residual snow/ice and difficulty in clearing.

🚨 Please use EXTREME CAUTION! The main parkway road has remained open, thanks to our hard working crews. Though some areas are accessible by pedestrians, there are still dangerous conditions on roads and trails.

🚨 For the latest road and facility updates, visit: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/multiple-park-areas-and-facilities-managed-by-the-george-washington-memorial-parkway-will-remain-closed-due-to-winter-weather-impacts.htm

🚨 Areas will reopen as soon as conditions are safe. For the latest updates, visitors should check www.nps.gov/gwmp and GWMP social media channels. Next update expected: February 3

Photo 1 (NPS): Ranger in winter gear holding a shovel, surrounded by snow, with a large columned building in the background