Unfortunately, because of the federal government shutdown, we must cancel our Sunday, 8 a.m., Bird Walks.

As of October 2, 2026, the federal government’s shutdown is affecting the National Park Service (NPS) and other agencies, including units of the George Washington Memorial Parkway like the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve.

As of October 20, the Belle Haven Park parking lots are open.

You can read the NPS’s September 2025 contingency plan here: https://www.doi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/doi-nps-lapse-plan2025930508.pdf

The U.S. Park Police are excepted from the shutdown.