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National Park Service Closes National Mall Turf Panels Until 2027

9/3/2026

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U.S. National Park Service closed National Mall sections for turf restoration.
Center turf panels 29, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16 close Sep. 1–Jan. 24 2027.
Center turf panels 31 and 27 close Sep. 16–Jan. 24 2027.
Tree panels 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 33, 35, 37-40, 42, 43 close Sep. 1–Jan. 24 2027.
NPS cited wear, soil compaction, turf loss and event damage as reasons for barring visitors and events.

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Story summary

U.S. National Park Service closed National Mall sections for turf restoration.
Center turf panels 29, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16 close Sep. 1–Jan. 24 2027.
Center turf panels 31 and 27 close Sep. 16–Jan. 24 2027.
Tree panels 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 33, 35, 37-40, 42, 43 close Sep. 1–Jan. 24 2027.
NPS cited wear, soil compaction, turf loss and event damage as reasons for barring visitors and events.