Baltimore-Washington Parkway

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Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. The part of the parkway from Washington, D.C. to Fort Meade,Maryland is managed by the National Park Service. Although the first concept of Parkway design was envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant in his 18th century plan, the concept of a parkway in Washington, D.C. was not approved until 1902. At that time, Parkways were designed for use by bicyclists and horse-drawn carriages. There are no tolls or fees for use on the parkway. There are no trucks allowed on the parkway. The United States Park Police patrol the parkway.

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In A Nutshell Welcome Welcome to the Baltimore Washington Parkway.  The parkway is located between Washington, D.C. and Fort Meade, Maryland.  The parkway leads into Washington, D.C. from the North. For the neighbors who live and...read more

Sights to See There are several places to visit along the parkway. Enjoy a picnic or camp in Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt road Route 193 west off the parkway. Visit the NASA visitor center on...read more

Who's Who at the Park U.S. Park Police For Emergencies, please call the U.S. Park Police dispatch at 202-619-7105 The dedicated force of the United States Park Police patrol the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. There are no commercial vehicles...read more

History History of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway Running between the eastern boundary of the District of Columbia and Baltimore, Maryland, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is a 29-mile route that opened for traffic in...read more

Preservation Leave No Trace 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare  Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. Schedule your trip to avoid times...read more

Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger Each National Park conducts its Junior ranger program in different ways due to staff and other factors. Junior Rangers at nearby Greenbelt Park participate in environmental education and...read more

Volunteer There are no volunteer positions for the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. There are many National Park volunteer opportunities throughout the Washington, D.C. area through Volunteer. Gov. VIP Program Mission The National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks...read more