The White House and President's Park

The White House and South Lawn
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.
Map showing location of park.
Children hold hands as they roller skate around the rink at Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion during the park’s Late Skate program in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2025.
Celebrate America’s Story in the National Capital Area During National Park Week, August 22-30
The National Park Service is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 30, as dozens of sites across the region mark the 2026 theme, “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks.
Crowds of people populate the White House South Lawn on a sunny day with the White House in view
Photo by NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
A bronze statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback surrounded by cannons
Photo by NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
Three people doing landscape work in a park, with the North Portico of the White House visible
Photo by NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
The U.S. Marine Band performs in front of the White House at the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll
Photo by NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
VIew of the South Lawn with South Fountain and Washington Monument visible
Photo by NPS
White House model and exhibit cases inside the visitor center
Photo by White House Historical Association
Crowds in foreground watch a performance on the stage before the National Christmas Tree at night.
Photo by NPS