Map of Closure Areas of President's Park - July 4, 2022
J. Stanwich - NPS
February 9, 2023 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, the National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of all of Lafayette Park and the White House Sidewalk. This temporary closure comes at the request of the United States Secret Service dated February 8, 2023, in conjunction with the Governors Dinner event at the White House. Violation of this closure is prohibited. Specifically, during the following time periods on February 11, 2023, the following park areas will be closed to the public: From approximately 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
The north fence line of the White House grounds from East Executive Avenue, NW, to West Executive Avenue, NW.
All of Lafayette Park.
The closed areas described above and the anticipated closed areas under other jurisdictions are noted on the attached map and may be further delineated by fencing, bicycle rack, jersey barriers, or crime scene tape. Violation is prohibited. The National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not allow those authorized to enter these closed areas to bring in:
Laptops, Tripods, Monopods, and Selfie Sticks
Large Bags and Suitcases exceeding size restrictions (18” x 13” x 7”)
Packages
Drones and other Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Animals other than service/guide dogs
Bicycles, Scooters, Folding Chairs, Balloons, Coolers, Glass, Thermal or Metal Containers
Umbrellas (umbrellas without metal tips will be permitted)
Any pointed object(s), to include knives of any kind
Aerosols, Tobacco Products, e-Cigarettes, Lighters, Matches, Personal Grooming Items
Any Other Items Determined to be Potential Safety Hazards
Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by approximately 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
Interior Region 1 - National Capital Area
Map showing areas of President's Park closed from January 31, 2023, through February 13, 2023, for work associated with the White House Fence Replacement Project.
USSS/NPS Image
February 1, 2023
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All of First Division Park including its interior and adjacent sidewalks with the exception of the western sidewalk bounding 17th Street N.W. (which will remain open), will be temporarily and partially closed for security and public safety for the as work associated with the White House Fence replacement project takes place in that. Specifically, from approximately 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, through approximately 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023, there will be a temporary closure to the public of all of First Division Park including its interior and adjacent sidewalks with the exception of the western sidewalk bounding 17th Street N.W. (which will remain open). A map illustrating the closed park area, and the anticipated closed District area, is attached. The park area will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety while the construction project work is being completed in this area.Persons demonstrating or otherwise using this park area should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
National Capital Region
January 27, 2023
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
A portion of the Northwest Quadrant and the entire Northeast Quadrant of the Ellipse will be closed to the public from 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, to 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023. The park area will be closed to the public to provide public safety while work takes place to conduct a site inspection and turf restoration of the National Christmas Tree Lighting site.Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
INational Capital Region
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 the National Park Service at the request of the United States Secret Service is imposing a temporary closure of the Ellipse and its side panels, roadways and sidewalks, E Street and its sidewalks between 15th-17th Streets, First Division Monument and State Place, Sherman Park, Hamilton Place, the eastern half of Lafayette Park and the White House Sidewalk in conjunction with a Bill Signing Event at the White House as delineated in the attached map and as further delineated by fencing.
Specifically, there will be a temporary closure to the public of the following locations from approximately 12:00 p.m. (Noon) to approximately 6:00 p.m. on December 13, 2022:
E Street, NW, from 15th to 17th Streets, NW, to include the sidewalks along First Division Park and Sherman Park; and the south fence line of the White House grounds;
The Ellipse, to include the interior sidewalks and roadways; Sherman Park, to include the interior sidewalks (the east sidewalk on 15th Street, NW, can remain open to pedestrian traffic); and First Division Park to include the interior sidewalks (the west sidewalk on 17th Street, NW, can remain open to pedestrian traffic);
The White House Sidewalk, between East Executive Avenue, NW and West Executive Avenue, NW, and the eastern half of Lafayette Park.
The National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not allow into the public ticketed areas:
Laptops, Tripods, Monopods, and Selfie Sticks *If an invited guest arrives with a tablet, they will be redirected to the X-ray line for screening.
Large Bags and Suitcases exceeding size restrictions (18” x 13” x 7”)
Packages
Drones and other Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Animals other than service/guide dogs
Bicycles, Scooters, Folding Chairs, Balloons, Coolers, Glass, Thermal or Metal Containers
Umbrellas (umbrellas without metal tips will be permitted)
Any pointed object(s), to include knives of any kind
Aerosols, Tobacco Products, e-Cigarettes, Lighters, Matches, Personal Grooming Items
Any Other Items Determined to be Potential Safety Hazards
The park area will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety during the December 13th Bill Signing Event. Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas south of the White House by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
Interior Region 1 - National Capital Area
Map showing areas of closure in President's park associated with the White House North Grounds Paving Project.
John Stanwich, NPS
August 10, 2022 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The north White House Sidewalk between East Executive Avenue and West Executive Avenue will be closed starting on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from approximately 6:00 a.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022. Following the reopening of the area over the weekend (Saturday, August 13 – Sunday, August 14), starting at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15 until approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the north White House Sidewalk between East Executive Avenue and West Executive Avenue will be closed again. The closed areas described above and the anticipated closed areas under other jurisdictions are noted on the attached map and are further delineated by fencing. Violation is prohibited. The park areas will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety in association with the milling and paving of the White House North Grounds Driveway taking place from August 11-12, 2022, and again from August 15-16, 2022.Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 6:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2022. Following the areas being reopened after 6 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022 persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 6:00 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2022.The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
Interior Region 1 - National Capital Area
Closure map for 2022 White House Spring Garden Tours
John Stanwich
August 4, 2022 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The north White House Sidewalk between East Executive Avenue and WestExecutive Avenue will be closed to the public from approximately 11:15 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022. A map illustrating the closed park area, and the anticipated closed areas under other jurisdictions, is attached.The park areas will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety as a Presidential Cabinet Meeting is taking place at the White House Complex in conjunction with construction projects taking place on West Executive.Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 11:15 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2022.The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
Interior Region 1 - National Capital Area
Closure map of areas of President's Park for the Congressional Picnic Event on July 12, 2022.
John Stanwich, NPS
July 11, 2022
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The entire Ellipse and its side panels, roadways and sidewalks, E Street and its adjacent north and south sidewalks from 15th Street to 17th Street, N.W., State Place, Sherman Park, the park surrounding the First Division Monument, and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, from 15th Street, NW to 17th Street, NW including the White House Sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. between East Executive Avenue and West Executive Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the request of the United States Secret Service the National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not allow into the event:
Laptops, Tripods, Monopods, and Selfie Sticks
*If an invited guest arrives with a tablet, they will be redirected to the X-ray line and then permitted entry with the tablet.
Large Bags and Suitcases exceeding size restrictions (18” x 13” x 7”)
Packages
Drones and other Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Animals other than service/guide dogs
Bicycles, Scooters, Folding Chairs, Balloons, Coolers, Glass, Thermal or Metal Containers
Umbrellas (umbrellas without metal tips will be permitted)
Any pointed object(s), to include knives of any kind
Aerosols, Tobacco Products, e-Cigarettes, Lighters, Matches, Personal Grooming Items
Any Other Items Determined to be Potential Safety Hazards
Violation is prohibited.A map illustrating the closed park areas is attached.The park areas will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety during the Congressional Picnic. Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
Interior Region 1 - National Capital Area
