Open Sports Fields Steps From the Lincoln Memorial
Watch pickup matches during a late afternoon pause on the National Mall.
🏑 Space for Team Sport
Take a late afternoon pause at JFK Hockey Fields, where recreational sport shares the National Mall with the memorial circuit. This open turf space sits steps from the Lincoln Memorial. Give that part of your Washington day a little breathing room, with pickup matches providing a different focus from another stop on the sightseeing list.
The National Park Service maintains the grounds within National Mall and Memorial Parks. Field hockey, soccer and other team sports use the athletic space, while organized group play is arranged through permits for two hours. Settle the field time before gathering your players, and keep the distinction between a casual pause and a planned match in mind.
The grounds are open 24 hours daily at 1964 Independence Ave SW. An afternoon here can stay unhurried, whether your plans involve joining your team or taking a break beside the action. Let the rest of the day wait a moment.
