The White House and President's Park is a National Park Service site in District of Columbia. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
White House Spring Garden Tour 2026 · Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk (via nps.gov)
About the park
“The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.
Information
Temporary Closure of Park Areas for the 2026 White House Halloween Event
The National Park Service is temporarily closing certain parkland around the White House to provide security and ensure the successful implementation of the unique security requirements associated with the 2026 White House Halloween Event at the White House complex, on October 29, 2026. These park closures will be in effect Thursday, October 29, 2026 from approximately 2:00PM to 11:00PM. For a closure map and more detailed information, please follow the link below.
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.
From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern portion of Washington, DC has to offer.
Explore interactive exhibits, discover historic White House treasures, watch a free film, and get to know the White House as a home, office, symbol, and stage.
Every president except George Washington has called the White House and its surrounding grounds his place of work, rest, and solitude. Recognizable around the world, the White House stands as a symbol of democracy.
Activities the NPS lists for The White House and President's Park.
Arts and CultureLive MusicGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The White House Visitor Center
White House Visitor Center
Day
Hours
Monday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Friday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Weather: 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.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.
