Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac

Park Riverside memorial grove honoring President Lyndon B. Johnson

A riverside memorial in Washington, D.C., the Lyndon Baines Johnson Grove offers walking paths, planted trees and a stone plaza honoring the 36th president. Visitors seek quiet views of the Potomac and a place for reflection.

How to Get to Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac #

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove lies on the Potomac shoreline accessed from the George Washington Memorial Parkway/Mount Vernon Trail corridor in the D.C. area. It is most convenient by car (follow the George Washington Memorial Parkway and park at nearby designated pullouts) or by bicycle along the Mount Vernon Trail. The nearest Washington Metro stations are a moderate walk or short bike/drive away (for example Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom); expect a 15-30 minute walk from those stations along paths down to the river.

Tips for Visiting Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac #

Plan a visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to enjoy the grove's quiet riverside setting while tourist traffic on the nearby National Mall is busiest.
Approach the grove as a short detour from the major memorials rather than a main stop - many visitors head straight to the Mall and miss the grove's contemplative setting and views of the Potomac.
There are limited facilities on site, so check operating hours and any access notes before you go and allow a short amount of time for wandering the paths and viewpoint areas.

Best Time to Visit Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac #

Best visited in spring or fall for comfortable temperatures and pleasant riverside views; mornings and weekdays are least crowded.

Spring (best time)

April-May · 10-25°C

Trees and plantings are fresh, temperatures are comfortable for walking along the Potomac and the grove is pleasant and shaded.

Summer

June-August · 22-33°C

Hotter and more humid; midday can be warm but mornings and evenings are pleasant for a riverside visit.

Fall (pleasant)

September-October · 8-22°C

Crisper air and changing foliage make walks along the river and in the grove especially attractive and generally less crowded than summer.

Weather & Climate near Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac #

Climate

Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1030 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions