The White House and President's Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 7:30–16:00

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

• Visitor center exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Ranger Talk: First Ladies 02:00 PM–02:30 PM
• White House Fall Garden Tours 10:00 AM–04:30 PM · The White House Grounds

Before you go

Limits

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

Park alert: Temporary Closure of Park Areas at Request of US Secret Service

At the request of the United States Secret Service and to ensure necessary security and safety for the adjacent White House complex and its occupants, several designated areas of President's Park will be temporarily closed from approximately 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, until approximately 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. For a closure map and more detailed information, please follow the link below.

Getting there

The White House is located in downtown Washington, DC, directly north of the Washington Monument. The park boundaries are between 17th and 15th Streets NW on the east and west and between Constitution Ave NW and H St NW on the north and south. The nearest Metro stations are Farragut North/South, McPherson Square, and Federal Triangle. The park visitor center is located at 15th St. & Pennsylvania Ave.

Weather & when to go

The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31) combined with high humidity. Temperatures often climb into the 90s (~34). The coldest months are December, January, and February, with average temperatures in the 30s (~3), though lows may dip into the single digits on occasion.

Visitor center

President's Park

Visitor center

White House tour entrance

Visitor center

White House Visitor Center — The White House Visitor Center is located at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW and contains artifacts, an information desk, retail, and a 14 minute film.

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 picnic area, 3 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Hotel Washington Hotel Washington, 515 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, United States of America
• Willard InterContinental Hotel Willard InterContinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, United States of America
• JW Marriott JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, United States of America
• Hay-Adams Hotel Hay-Adams Hotel, 800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006, United States of America
• AKA White House AKA White House, 1710 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006, United States of America