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The White House and President's Park
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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. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (1)
Temporary Closure of Park Areas at the 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026, until approximately 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026. For a closure map and more detailed information, please follow the link below.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Ranger Talk: First Ladies
Sep 8, 2026
Ranger Talk: White House Technology
Sep 9, 2026
Things to Do
Explore the White House Visitor Center
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.
Go sightseeing at President's Park
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. The White House and its park grounds serve not only as the seat of the executive branch of government of the United States of America, but also as an iconic place for civil discourse.
Visitor Centers
- White House Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.