George Washington Memorial Parkway Statistics

Page last update: 13 May 2025

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How many people visit the George Washington Memorial Parkway each year?

Up to 7.5 million people visit the George Washington Memorial Parkway each year.

Visitations in recent years:

Tourism spending on the George Washington Memorial Parkway generates 241.24 million in 2023.

Note: 2023 spending data uses a new methodology and isn’t comparable to previous years.

$54.54 million in 2022, 10% increase from 2021.
$50.13 million in 2019, lower than 2022 but higher than pandemic years.
$42.09 million in 2020, lowest in recent years.

6,782,717 people came to the George Washington Memorial Parkway in 2024, an 8.3% decrease from 2023 and 9.5% below numbers from 2019 (pre-pandemic).

18,532 visitors come to the George Washington Memorial Parkway daily (based on 2024 data), however numbers fluctuate throughout the year.

There is no charge to visit the George Washington Memorial Parkway. It is an accessible destination for everyone.

The peak season for the George Washington Memorial Parkway is during warmer months.

Visitation increases from spring to late summer
April: almost 700,000 visitors (spring blooms)
May, June, August: over 700,000 visitors (good weather and school breaks)
July: busiest month, up to 800,000 visitors (peak summer vacation)

The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a national parkway in the U.S. with attractive views, historic sites and recreation.
It was the #8 most visited park site in the USA in 2024.

Top 10 Most Visited Parks in 2024

Visitors come for the pleasing drives, historic sites and outdoor recreation:

Between 2007 and August 2024, a total of 52 deaths were recorded within the parkway. The most common causes included:

NPS: National Park Visitation Statistics