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About President's Park

President's Park covers approximately 82 acres around the White House, including Lafayette Park, the Ellipse, and surrounding grounds. This venue page provides essential details for visitors: how to get there, where to park, transportation options, and nearby accommodations and dining. Whether you’re planning a tour, a ticketed holiday event, or simply exploring the grounds, we’re your go-to source for reliable, no-fuss information.

We’ve got you covered with practical tips on avoiding peak crowds, securing timed-entry tickets for major events like the National Christmas Tree Lighting and White House Garden Tours, and navigating the area around 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. As your trusted connection, we’ll help you plan a smooth visit, including affiliate hotel recommendations and nearby dining options.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • President's Park covers approximately 82 acres around the White House, including Lafayette Park, the Ellipse, and associated grounds and facilities.
  • Address: The White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500; mailing address for President's Park is 1849 C Street NW, Room 1426.
  • Parking is limited; public transit is strongly encouraged, with nearest Metro stations at Federal Triangle and McPherson Square; underground parking is available at the Ronald Reagan Building/International Trade Center nearby.
  • National Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on the Ellipse (in President's Park) and is ticketed; 2025 event site noted, with tickets issued via lottery and about 10,000 expected attendees.
  • White House Easter Egg Roll is a large, multi-wave event on the South Lawn/Ellipse area; about 40,000 participants are typical, with tickets issued through online lotteries and entry in nine waves.
  • White House Garden Tours occur in spring and fall with timed, free tickets distributed at the White House Visitor Center; tours draw tens of thousands of visitors across weekends.
  • Nearby hotels commonly used by visitors include Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square (806 15th St NW), The Hay-Adams (800 16th St NW), and Willard InterContinental Washington DC (1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW).
  • The park has not been demolished or renamed; it remains the White House grounds and President's Park, a single NPS unit often referenced as 'The White House and President's Park.'