James A Garfield National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit
• Hiking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Naturalization Ceremony
• An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
• National Public Lands Day - Open for Tours
• Get to Know Garfield Series: Garfield's Orbit 12:00 PM–01:00 PM · Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Avenue, Mentor Ohio

Before you go

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

⚠ Park closure: Garfield Site closed October 13-14

The Garfield Site will be closed October 13-14, 2026 for water line repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

⚠ Caution: Lift to porch is unavailable

The lift to the porch of the Garfield Home is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Getting there

From Interstate 90 - exit at Route 306 and head north to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on north side of Mentor Avenue. From Route 2 - exit at Route 306 and head south to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on the north side of Mentor Avenue.

Weather & when to go

Winter tends to be cold with snow and ice from January - early March. Summers are comfortable, but can be humid and reach into the 90's. There is a 100 yard walk between the Visitor Center and Garfield home; visitors are advised to check weather conditions prior to their visit.

Visitor center

Carriage House and Horse Barn

Visitor center

Carriage House and Horse Barn

Visitor center

Carriage House and Horse Barn

Visitor center

Carriage House and Horse Barn

Visitor center

Carriage House and Horse Barn

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 picnic area, 2 restroom, 5 visitor information.

History

Heritage status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places