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About West Potomac Park

West Potomac Park spans 394.9 acres along the National Mall in Washington, DC, serving as a key home for memorials, event spaces, and iconic Cherry Blossom Festival activities. There isn’t a permanent seating chart since venues set up seating for each event. We’ve got you with practical access details, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining suggestions to make planning easier.

Whether you’re attending Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza fireworks, or the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, you’ll find the information you need to secure your seats and enjoy the day with less hassle.

Parking is plentiful but limited during major events. On-street options line Ohio Drive SW, West Basin Drive SW, and Constitution Ave NW, with Lots A, B, and C on Ohio Drive SW and free Hains Point parking available in season. Over 1,400 metered spaces exist in the Mall area. For the best experience, consider WMATA public transit (the Smithsonian Metro stop is a convenient access point during Cherry Blossom events), or biking to reduce parking challenges. West Potomac Park is adjacent to the Tidal Basin and near the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and MLK Memorial, making it a hub for visitors exploring Washington, DC’s iconic monuments.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/size: West Potomac Park is a 394.9-acre National Park Service site adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, DC.
  • Address: Mailing address is 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242.
  • Venue type: Part of National Mall and Memorial Parks; it is a park, not a single fixed-venue building, and hosts multiple memorials and event spaces.
  • Seating/chart: There is no permanent seating chart; seating and sightlines are event-specific and set up as needed for each event.
  • Parking: On-street parking along Ohio Drive SW, West Basin Drive SW, Constitution Ave NW, and nearby parking lots (Lots A, B, C on Ohio Drive SW; Hains Point free parking). Over 1,400 metered spaces exist in the Mall area; parking is limited during major events.
  • Transit: Public transit via WMATA; for Cherry Blossom events, the Smithsonian Metro stop is a common access point; Metro and biking are recommended due to limited parking.
  • Notable events hosted: National Cherry Blossom Festival activities at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area (West Basin Drive SW), including Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza fireworks, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
  • Nearby features: The park borders the Tidal Basin and is close to memorials like the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and MLK Memorial.
  • Renaming/demolition: West Potomac Park has not been demolished or renamed; it remains part of National Mall and Memorial Parks.