Great place to go walking. Also connects to the trails across the bridge, along the river, and up into Arlington. Free parking lot is very small and fills up very fast on any nice weather days. Popular place for cyclists and paddlers too. Cool statue of Theodore Roosevelt in the middle of the island. Good views across the river to the Watergate area, etc in DC. Lots of low flying helicopters and airplanes. Bathrooms sometimes open on the island but not at all close to the parking lot. Loads of people here any time weather is nice.

Lovely place for a quick walk. Child and dog friendly. Can be muddy so wear good shoes.

Of all the presidential memorials in Washington DC this is my favorite. It is an entire wooded island in the middle of the Potomac River crisscrossed with paths - - a living memorial to the father of our national park system. The large circular memorial complex itself is found in the center of the island. It is subdued and blends beautifully into the silvan landscape. Many native plants have been husbanded on the island. I especially like the paw paw trees. These small trees bear the North American continents largest native fruit. In season many native wildflowers can be seen blooming along the paths. On the northern edge a boardwalk takes one through a small tidal wetland, which is home to many birds -- including gray herons.

We love this place. The trails are not too challenging for kids under the age of 10 and the bathrooms are fully functioning and clean.

Washington DC gem! Never expected a monument stationed on a natural island in DC. Serene and nice place to walk around. Would recommend checking out.

Easy walking, plus informative signage and unexpected statuary make this a fun visit. Plus, there are some great views of Georgetown if you make it to the waters edge!

One of my favorite parks to visit. Great for a low key hike, walk or just to sit and enjoy the view. Alot of parking spots. Nice view of Georgetown

Great place for a walk/jog.

Wonderful place to visit while on vacation visiting family and extended family. Enjoyed our walk through the woods. Great exercise place to stretch your legs and to work its here trying to lose weight or trying to stay in shape.

Very nice, and my son, that is 2 enjoyed looking up at the past president.

An easy, clean trail. The parking lot was a little full but so many people come and go that it’s never long before a spot opens. Pretty picture taking spots too.

Easy get away from DC into a nice natural setting. Lovely kind of ramshackle island with a small memorial to Teddy R

What a beautiful place! Even though the parking lot was nearly full when we got there, we were able to find a spot. It wasnt too crowded, and the trails were shaded. We saw several Blue-Tailed Skinks and a turtle!

Super fun! We saw a lot of animals (and not too many bugs). It was a great get away. Paths are clear for the most part, and somewhat rocky. It really depends on what side of the island youre on.

Nice oasis right outside of the city. The park is a 10 min walk from the Rosslyn Metro. Very clean, restrooms and water fountains on site. Trails can be muddy after a rain, so dress accordingly. Great place for a walk or jog. Plenty of parking. Dogs are allowed on leash. Watch out for poison ivy! If you stay on the main trails you are fine, but the off shoots have a lot of it.

A little tougher for disabled. Gravel pathways with a up holl grade. No Ranger or passport stamp. Darn ! Still a pleasant Monument to see. He did so much for National Parks and Natural sites like Forest.

I enjoyed a short hike there (March 2018). It was lovely and nice, I put 4 not 5 because the water faucet was broken.

Since I move to Virginia about 2 decades ago hiking paths on this island has taken up a special place in my heart.My most favorite time to hike and enjoy the scenery is early spring. In summer it becomes very busy with the tourists and students. Then in fall and winter the scenery changes are very interesting and you can enjoy the wildlife.Especially the two deer. Depending on the time of day, sitting on the benches and enjoying the marshlands and the Potomac flowing by.There are multiple paths and in the center There is a large statue of FDR.You have a great view of Roslynn and Georgetown-DC.Do visit, bring a book and enjoy this great peaceful island.

I continue to be amazed how many people in DC have no idea this big island full of running trails and wilderness is so close. Be fairwarned, you can still hear the city noise and planes overhead when theres no leaves on the trees, but what other forest can you ride the metro to? I love the walkway on the back side of the island, it always reminded me of the old computer game Myst.

Theres no reason to not love this wonderful hidden DC gem.

Beautiful year round. Many kayakers around in the summer

Great place for everyone - even dogs! Saw some amazing antique cars too.

Nice island, but they need to upkeep the grounds better and restore it to its former glory. Also, the rest stations look like they havent been cleaned in years.

A beautiful natural trail park that is well maintained. Its a great escape from DC especially on Saturdays with parkrun. There is a restroom on island (open seasonally) and is great for walking, walking a dog, or running. No biking!

Great views peaceful area, watch for muddy after wet days

Great Island park minutes from DC and Arlington. The park has a pedestrian bridge to the island and the island is full of walking trails. In the center of the island is a large monument of Roosevelt with memorial cement panels.The only negatives of this park is that they do not allow bikes and the park staff have not kept up with sawing trees off the trails.

The Tidal Basin is a stunning place and Theodore Roosevelt Island is the pinnacle of charming - from the waterfall features and the healing messages chiseled into the walls - creates a peaceful, breathtaking, and joyous space.

Absolutely gorgeous. Super serene and beautiful. You can still hear the traffic but its not too bad. Such a beautiful escape from city life. When I went barely anyone was there, but I went on a rainy Thursday afternoon (its gorgeous in the rain but can be muddy). I know it gets super busy Saturday mornings for the parkrun here, though. I love that there are a few different trail options that you can take, and that there are bathrooms here. Loved taking my dog here, just be wary of poison ivy!

Scenic and unexpected, No bikes allowed on the island but lot of bike stations are available off the custis trail

Beautiful walk and scenery! I wish you couldnt hear all the traffic sounds but it was still a beautiful place for a little fresh air. The ground was a little slippery and it wasnt very stroller-friendly.

Sweet walk

Easy trail, with informative signs about local plants, animals, and history.

Very nice green promenade in the heart of DC. Be careful in windy dayw tree branchs may fall.

This is a great place for a quiet hike. Ive driven past for years, and never taken the time to stop. Its my guess that most people dont because this is one place around DC where Ive felt like I was in a national park out west. I could walk for long stretches without seeing or hearing another person. The colossal Teddy Roosevelt statue, bracketed by huge fountains and stone plinths carved with his thoughts on nature, democracy, youth, and more in the memorial at the center of the island is quite a sight to see. As you approach, it emerges from the forest like a relic of a lost civilization. Highly recommended.

Quiet place to hike around in an urban center. Easily accessible from the mount Vernon trail and the Rosslyn Metro station.

A refreshing place to hiking and its pretty close to the north of Arlington, VA and the southwest of Washington DC. Although the swamp trails are now closed because of wood borrowing beetles but its still a nice place. Some water fountains at the center of the island or st the entrance would be greatly appreciated.

Love the tranquility, greenery, and trails.

Excellent nature retreat right in the city and one of my favorite Presidential monuments. A fitting tribute to the father of our great national park system. Accessible by foot bridge. Get there by car or by bike on the MT Vernon trail. No bikes allowed on the island though.

Peaceful place in heart of Dc

Great place to walk in a safe environment.

This island is a great little getaway from the crazy DC/Arlington scene around it. It is a great nature walk or jogging trail with very scenic views of the marsh around it. Has restroom facilities with running water(March 27, 2019 - closed for repair, but temporary portajohn). The monument in the north center if the island is very scenic.one especially in the warmer months where the fountains are on. * FOR PARK SERVICE - not sure how often the portajohn is maintained but it has human feces all over it(Ill remove this & pic once Ive seen that it is cleaned)

Great free parking spot to get on bike trail. Hard to get spot when Weather is nice and gets congested. Easy walk to Georgetown over the key bridge.

Really nice place to go. Would be good if the have direction marks in the cross pathways, bathroom,statue, etc.

I love going here and feel like I dont go enough. Its a great escape from DC life. As youre walking around the island, it really feels as if youre miles away from civilization. Its very relaxing.

Great place to see some nature in the middle of the city, and its typically not crowded so a great place to escape the crowds.

Wonderful spot for birding and easily accessible.

Kind of creepy when you go in hazy weather but still an awesome experience. Its really easy to navigate and there are plenty of people walking or running. Would definitely pack a picnic to share on a warm day.

There is small parking lot which is plenty during a work day. In the middle of the island there is a circular area with a large statue of teddy. All throughout there are several little gravel paths less than 2 mile long. Its walking distance from the Rosslyn metro station. There is one set of bathrooms on the entire island.

Lovely place for a walk. Especially in the spring when everything is green

Loved walking around here..wish the water had been flowing!

Great place to take a walk if you need to get out of the city!

One of my favorite places in/around DC! A great little escape into nature from the bustling city

Great walk near the Potomac.

Amazing park for picnics, hiking, and runs. Right next door to Potomac Heritage trail as well. If you go very early in the morning, you can even see some stunning deer running through the green tunnels

Very nice place to visit

Beautiful tribute to a very good President. The fountains appeared to need repairs. Well worth the visit, access difficult! Parking right but ample, a short walk thru the trees.

Nice place to walk around nature when you want to get away from the concrete jungle of DC.

Great place for walks!

This park is fun to walk through. Its a great woodland park experience right in DC. Its great for taking your kids on nature walks.

A neat little respite in the middle of all this. Walk the boardwalk, take the forest path, step down to the shore and touch the water. And then, happen upon a clearing with an incredible... surprise (I wont spoil it but it is befitting the islands namesake).Watch out for the poison ivy (stay on the path), and parking gets tight at peak hours (be patient), but it is worth figuring out the access from GW Parkway northbound only to get there!

Great place for a hike

Probably the least known and least visited US presidential memorial. A short walk, and a big payoff. In my opinion, one of the best monuments in the country.

What a cool place to get some nature right in the middle of an urban area. Parking is tight as you have to wait in line do get a spot when its busy, but the island itself is really nice, definitely recommend checking it out

Really enjoyed the parkrun here while visiting the city.

Went here for 4th of July fireworks

Favorite place to start my weekend long runs... warning: if u r not an early riser then finding parking can be hard

Under appreciated DC park. Great place for a run, especially a #parkrun with deer, a boardwalk and great views.

Best place to hike in the DC area. The trail is well maintained. Many wildlives can be observed.

Really nice place for a long walk

A little overgrown, but a nice place to hike

Love this place. It’s got forest, swamp, shoreline, it’s a neat little adventure. My son loves dressing like a pirate and looking for treasure there.The memorial itself is very well done.Parking is non-existent at times. Be prepared to wait.

Nice statue of his dog too. Right in the Tidal Basin though. Which is great

A nice little park on the Potomac River. Trails are reasonable and there are some informative signs. Teddy Roosevelt memorial is not as impressive as other DC monuments, but it is set in the woods, which is nicely appropriate.

Great place to take a walk or to run through the trails.

As far as monuments in DC goes, this is quite a unique experience in a good way. The island presents different views of DC as you follow its trails. The island provides family friendly, fun and educational exploration.

Beautiful park within city limits. Great views of the Potomac and Arlington shoreline. Easy, flat walking trails-family and dog friendly. Lovely monument in the center of the park.You can let your dog off leash granted they come when called, however its a popular park with a lot of families and kids and not everyone is a dog lover [unfortunately].Super easy river access for kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards.Parking lot is small, but still open (a few spots) if you arrive before noon on the weekend. It was only 70% full when I arrived at 9:30 am.

A great spot thats off the beaten trail and often overlooked as a tourist destination. Very accessible by bike, car, or kayak and worth the trip for DC residents looking for something different than beer gardens or farmers markets on the weekends (nothing wrong with those, but we all like a change of pace once in awhile!).

Sometimes it gets muddy, theres only one bathroom on the island, theres constant car and plane noise. But it still manages to be a place worth a weekend hike (with or without the kids and/or dogs). Its nice to have a bit of nature so close to the city.

Nice little island in the city. Refugee from the traffic but not from the noise.

Great park with well manicured trails. Great for all ages and leashed pets.

I really liked this island. Located between Arlington and D.C. it somehow seems like it is a hidden gem. There are absolutely amazing running trails - if I lived closer by I would use them every day. I also liked the Theodore R. monuments. Again, they seemed almost hidden, but between the trees they looked very grand and imposing. Very cool - certainly go here.

When my husband suggested we go to this island, I looked out my car window at this dreary looking place and said Are you crazy? But I was the crazy one. This island is a hidden treasure. My son loves to run wild, like a crazy child, and this island definitely catered to him with some educational information thrown in to coat his academic taste buds. I will go back here a lot. Great for families.

This is not a must in D.C. But on a sunny day its a nice trail and animal life is quite impressive. But do expect a lot of noise; the island is directly on the landing path to Reagan airport.

One of my favorite place to go walking, parking is limited but if you wait a little you can have one.avoid after rain trail gonna be muddynice picture spot too.

A great place to take the kids and let them run off some energy. The trails are great and the monuments are even better.

Best short hike and secluded picnic area in DC. The parking lot is small and can fill up quickly on weekends but the island is rather small so IMO this is a positive.It’s also dog friendly!! There are poop bags available (still bring your own ) and although it says the dogs must stay on leash I regularly let them run free and have never had an issue (if your pups come immediately when called you’ll be fine).

One of my favorite shorter hikes in the DC area! The entire island is about 1 1/2 miles around, with free parking and seasonal restrooms available. There is no nature center and no playground. The statue in the middle of Roosevelt is huge, and the quotations are inspiring and perfect for the natural surroundings. The hike is very easy and covers marshland and some forest. I always see several bird species and interesting plant life when I hike here - its a lovely respite from the craziness of the city and a great place to bring visiting tourists!

A quiet place inside a busy city.

Always a favorite walk. Away from the crowds, nice and shady. Some natural and a bafflingly hidden but large monument that is often peaceful.

Parking can be difficult. Nice get away in the big city - but LOTS of others feel the same way. It can be super crowded at times. And there are sometimes a-holes who dont lease their dogs that run up to my leased dog (which isnt welcomed) and those who dont think it is necessary to clean up after them either. I love that I can take my dog there, responsibly- wished others had the same respect tho.

Tranquil and away from the bustle of the city, precisely as Teddy would have wanted it. Perfect size+terrain for an afternoon walk.

Love coming here for a run or hike!

Wonderful memorial design. Very soggy as trails become flooded after heavy rain. Annoying jets overhead when it aligns with national airport flight path. Worth checking out! Be careful pulling into the parking lot.

TRI is a great place to take the dog or family to get outside and walk around not feeling like you’re right next to DC. Only a quarter mile walk from Rosslyn it’s a great location and super easy to get to.

Beautiful park, limited parking. The trails are well maintained, and will take you around the island. There are bathrooms on the island, and a nice memorial area where you can relax and enjoy nature.

Excellent access point for the Mount Vernon, Custis, and Capital Crescent Trails, as well as the Island itself and the C&O Canal Towpath. Parking lot can get crowded on a nice day, but spaces turn over fairly regularly.

A very good place to walk around the island beautiful landscape

Hidden island in the middle of the Potomac. Shaded trails and fountains. Also home to a resident family of deer.

I liked it. TR is a favorite of mine. There should be more information. Maybe a small museum?