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President's Park (White House)Scene from Lafayette Park sidewalk (NPS Photo by J. Feeney)
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President's Park (White House)
Bicycling Information
Bicycle

Bicycles are welcome in President's Park and bicycle parking is provided at Ellipse Visitor Pavilion. Please remember that riding your bicycle is not permitted within the memorials themselves. Walk your bicycle through the First Division Monument and Sherman Park. Your assistance in preserving a respectful experience for all visitors is appreciated. 

To rent bicycles, please visit Thompson's Boat Center for location and rates.

Zachary Taylor, 12th President: 1849-1850  

Did You Know?
Taylor was the second president to die in office. He spent July 4, 1850, at a ceremony at the Washington Monument. Taylor became ill from the heat and died five days later of intestinal ailments. Recently, his body was exhumed because some believed he was poisoned, but this was proved to be false.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 08:27 EST