Theodore Roosevelt Island

Spend an hour or two exploring Theodore Roosevelt Island in Arlington, VA.

Roosevelt Island (Point B)

THINGS TO DO:

1.  Drive to Theodore Roosevelt Island (2.3 miles, 5 minutes) and park in the lot just off of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

2.  Cross the bridge, leading to the Island.

Bridge to Roosevelt Island

3.  Stop at the memorial plaza and read the inspirational quotes from the 26th President of the United States.

Memorial on Roosevelt Island

4.  Circumvent the island, stopping to see great views of Georgetown and Washington, DC and enjoying the nature found there.

View of Georgetown from the island

Scenes along the nature walk

THINGS TO KNOW:

The island is open, free of charge, year-round from 6:00a-10:00p.

The parking lot is only accessible to cars traveling northbound on George Washington Memorial Parkway.  You can also access the island by foot or bike using the Mount Vernon Trail (bikes are not allowed on the island, but bicycle racks are located near the footbridge).

The island has restrooms and drinking fountains.  Restrooms are closed during the winter, but the park provides portable toilets near the restrooms.

Most trails are well paved and wheelchair or stroller accessible.  However, the trails providing the best views of Georgetown are not.