Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 1.5, beginning on July 27, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) will implement a dynamic, as requested by the United States Secret Service (USSS), temporary closure and public use limitation of certain streets, sidewalks, and parklands on and surrounding the Washington Monument Grounds at various times from July 27, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The exact times are subject to change based upon the evolving schedule of the events. Closures and public use restrictions will be delineated in the map below and as further delineated by USSS or U.S. Park Police presence, and other physical barriers.
These temporary closures and restrictions are at the request of the USSS and are necessary to ensure the safety of the President, U.S. government officials, and the public. Closures will be lifted as soon as they are no longer necessary, restoring access to the public as soon as practicable. Violation is prohibited.
Specifically, there will be temporary closures and restricted public access to the northern portion of the Washington Monument Grounds (to include the interior sidewalks); the southern sidewalk of Constitution Avenue NW between 15th Street NW and 17th Street NW; the eastern sidewalk of 17th Street, NW from Constitution Ave NW to the World War II Memorial; and the western sidewalk of 15th Street, NW from Constitution Ave NW to the Washington Monument. The restricted areas are depicted in the below map.
The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.
Michael Commisso, Deputy Superintendent /s/ 7/30/26
