The parkway is dedicated for Gladys Noon Spellman
Millions enjoy the scenic entryway to the Nation's Capital
Baltimore Washington Parkway
Enjoy a Scenic Drive to the Nation's Capital
Enjoy a Scenic Drive to the Nation's Capital
Baltimore Washington Parkway
Greenbelt, MD 20770
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone Number: 771-208-1453 Voice
Email Address: nace_superintendent@nps.gov
Description:
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
park designation:Parkway
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C
For detailed directions, please visit this link.
Directions
The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is generally open year round, 24 hours a day. Check current conditions for information about closures due to road work and inclement weather.
The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate from warm, humid air coming from the south to cold, dry air coming from the northwest. Be prepared for changing conditions. Summer: The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31 ?) combined with high humidity. Temperatures often climb into the 90s (~34?).