National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
National Mall and Memorial Parks
National Mall and Memorial Parks is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 167 acres (68 ha), established in 1965.
National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 167 acres (68 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 38.8897° N, 77.0367° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About National Mall and Memorial Parks
National Mall and Memorial Parks (formerly known as National Capital Parks-Central) is an administrative unit of the National Park Service (NPS) encompassing many national memorials and other areas in Washington, D.C. Federally owned and administered parks in the capital area date back to 1790, some of the oldest in the United States. In 1933, they were transferred to the control of the National Park Service. These parks were known as the National Capital Parks from their inception until 1965. The NPS now operates multiple park groupings in the D.C.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.6 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 22.8 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 27.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Mall and Memorial Parks?
National Mall and Memorial Parks is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8897° N, 77.0367° W).
When was National Mall and Memorial Parks established?
National Mall and Memorial Parks was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is National Mall and Memorial Parks?
National Mall and Memorial Parks covers 167 acres (68 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Mall_and_Memorial_Parks — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/nama/ — Official park page.