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National park areas around the White House frequently either close or are restricted because of events happening in and around the White House. When possible, notice of any such closures is posted on this page. Please note that areas often close without any advance notice.
When available, temporary area closures will appear below:
A park closure map and more detailed information are available here.
At the request of the United States Secret Service several areas within and surrounding President's Park will be closed to the public from approximately 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to approximately 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.
A park closure map and more detailed information are available here.
At the request of the United States Secret Service several areas within and surrounding President's Park will be closed to the public from approximately 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, until approximately 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026. This closure comes at the request of the United States Secret Service to ensure necessary security and safety for the adjacent White House complex and its occupants. Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas starting at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
A park closure map and more detailed information are available here.
The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 15th Street,NW, and 17th Street, NW, to include both the northern and the southern sidewalk (a portion of the northern sidewalk will remain open for access to the Renwick Gallery); and Layfette Park, to include the interior sidewalks (the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW and a cutout at the center of Layfette Park adjacent to H Street NW will remain open to pedestrian traffic). Specifically, from approximately 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026 until approximately 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the above areas are closed. The park area will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety during the official visit of the Prime Minister of Israel. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter. |
Last updated: July 30, 2026