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Memorial Parks Washington |
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. We invite you to take an easy drive to see the beauty, amenities and burial options of Washington Memorial Park for yourself. Here are simple:
-driving directions: From Manhattan, Queens and Nassau County
-VIA LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (495):
Take the Long Island Expressway east to Exit 63. Turn left at the first traffic light onto North Ocean Avenue (Country Road 83). Proceed for 6½ miles and make a right turn onto Canal Road. Proceed for 1½ miles to Washington Memorial Park on the left. If you miss Exit 63, take Exit 64. Proceed north on Route 112 to Highway 25. Make a right turn into Highway 25 at light. Proceed for two blocks and make a left turn at next light onto Mt. Sinai-Coram Road. Proceed 3 miles and make a right turn onto Whiskey Road. At intersection make a left onto Canal Road. The entrance to Washington Memorial Park is on the right.
-VIA NORTHERN STATE:
Take the Grand Central Parkway, which leads into the Northern State Parkway. Merge onto I-495 E/ LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY via EXIT 37A toward Riverhead. Take the Long Island Expressway east to Exit 63. Turn left at the first traffic light onto North Ocean Avenue (Country Road 83). Proceed for 6 ½ miles and make a right turn onto Canal Road. Proceed for 1½ miles to Washington Memorial Park on the left.
-VIA SOUTHERN STATE:
Take the Southern State Parkway east until it intersects with the Sunrise Highway (Highway 27). Continue on Highway 27 to North Ocean Avenue (Country Road 83). Make a left turn onto North Ocean Avenue and proceed 9 miles. Make a right turn onto Canal Road and proceed for 1½ miles to Washington Memorial Park on the left.
From Eastern Long Island
-VIA LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (495):
Take the Long Island Expessway west to Exit 64. Make a right turn onto Highway 112. Proceed north on Highway 112 to Highway 25. Make a right turn into Highway 25 at light. Proceed to the second light and make a left turn onto Mt. Sinai-Coram Road. Proceed 3 miles and make a right turn onto Whiskey Road. At intersection make a left onto Canal Road. The entrance to Washington Memorial Park is on the right.
-VIA ROUTE 25A:
Take the Highway 25A westbound to Miller Place. Make a left onto Miller Place Mt. Sinai Road. Proceed approximately 2 miles at which point the road intersects with Canal Road. Make a left onto Canal Road. The entrance to Washington Memorial Park is on the left.
-VIA SUNRISE HIGHWAY:
Take the Sunrise Highway (Highway 27) to Highway 112. Make a right turn into Highway 112. Proceed North 6 miles and make a right turn into Highway 25. At the second light make a left turn onto Mt. Sinai-Coram. The entrance to Washington Memorial Park is on the right.
