National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D. C.

National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D. C.

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks contains some of the oldest protected park lands in the National Park Service. The areas within National Mall and Memorial Parks provides visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality. In addition to the memorial core, the park includes some 156 reservations, circles, fountains and other open spaces. Fords Theatre, The House where Lincoln died, Potomac Park, Hains Point and Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site are also among the park managed areas that constitute National Mall and Memorial Parks.