Constitution Gardens

A quiet spot in the midst of the Nations Capital
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.
Map showing location of park.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms
The National Park Service Announces 2026 Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Forecast as Nation Prepares for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Department of the Interior and National Park Service today announced that peak bloom for the iconic cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin and National Mall is projected to occur between March 29 – April 1, with exact timing dependent on weather conditions. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically remain on the trees for seven to 10 days.
Shot of the Garden Pond with the Washington Monument in the background
Photo by NPS Photo/Brian Hall
Jogger and two bicyclists on a path by a pond
Photo by NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg
A weeping willow tree with a monument in the background
Photo by Carol M. Highsmith
People walking on a sidewalk near water and a bridge
Photo by NPS Photo
A low stone semicircle adjacent to a lake with the Washington Monument in the background.
Photo by NPS