Summary:
I'm not sure if this memorial is to a great president or a great generation. Elected for four terms and serving 12 years, President Roosevelt oversaw both the years of the Depression and the United States entry into World War II. Though suffering from heart disease and knowing it might kill him, he agreed to run for a fourth term rather than taking retirement.

He oversaw many changes in the United States, including the start of Social Security and public debt.

History:

• Memorial dedicated: May 2, 1997.
• Designed by Lawrence Halprin
• Total cost of memorial: $48,500,000.
• 7.5 acres
  

Activities:

Area Attractions:
See our City Attractions page for more.

Food & Sundries:

Directions:
Interstates 66 and 395 provide access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East.

Parking is available along Ohio Drive, North towards the Lincoln Memorial on the river side and in overflow parking lots located just South of the 14th street bridge on Ohio Drive.

Location: West Basin Drive
Metro: Smithsonian

Local Towns:
Alexandria ,  Arlington ,  Centreville ,  Chantilly ,  Dulles ,  Dumfries ,  Fairfax ,  Falls Church ,  Herndon ,  Lorton ,  Manassas ,  Mclean ,  Reston ,  Rosslyn ,  Springfield ,  Sterling ,  Triangle ,  Vienna ,  Woodbridge

Alexandria ,  Arlington ,  Centreville ,  Chantilly ,  Dulles ,  Dumfries ,  Fairfax ,  Falls Church ,  Herndon ,  Lorton ,  Manassas ,  Mclean ,  Reston ,  Rosslyn ,  Springfield ,  Sterling ,  Triangle ,  Vienna ,  Woodbridge

Camping & RV:
Burke Lake Park, Greenbelt National Park, Lake Fairfax Park

Commercial:

Notes:
Hours:
Open Daily
8 a.m. to midnight
Closed: Dec. 25

Facilities:
Bookstore, Restrooms, Exhibits
Park Information:
202.426.6841