William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Protected park · OH, USA

William Howard Taft National Historic Site in OH, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; community-mapped.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

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

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Limits: Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
Getting there: From I-71 north; Take Exit 2 (Reading Road and Eden Park Drive). Stay in right lane; turn left at first stoplight onto Dorchester Avenue, and go to the top of the hill. Turn right on Auburn Avenue and go 1 ½ blocks to the site. Park will be on the right. From I-71S, take Exit 3 (Taft Road). Follow Taft Road westbound. Go 0.75 mile to Auburn Avenue. Turn left and go 0.5 mile to the site. Park will be on the left.
Weather & when to go: The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 77 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 12"
Park alert: Weekend Guided Tours Availability: Please visit the Guided Tours of the Taft Family Home page to review the tour times available for visitors on weekend day visits.