Closure map for Blair House Visit by Japan Prime Minister on April 10, 2024
USSS, NPS
April 5, 2024
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The National Park Service at the request of the United States Secret Service is closing the western quarter of Lafayette Park from H Street, N.W. to Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. to the public from approximately 3:30 p.m., Monday, April 8 through approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024. This closure is supplemental to and does not supersede any other existing or pending closure.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 during a visit by the Prime Minister of Japan to the Blair House. Persons demonstrating or otherwise using this park area should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 3:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024. 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 White House Japan Official Visit on April 10, 2024.
USSS, NPS
April 5, 2024
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 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, Lafayette Park (except for the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW, and the area north of the bollards near 16th Street, NW) and the White House Sidewalk in conjunction with the State Arrival Ceremony and State Arrival Dinner for the Prime Minster of Japan as delineated in the attached maps and as further delineated by fencing.Specifically, there will be a temporary closure to the public of the following locations during the specified time periods on April 10, 2024:State Arrival
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; will be closed to the public from 6:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m
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); will be closed to the public from6:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
The White House Sidewalk, between East Executive Avenue, NW and West Executive Avenue, NW, and Lafayette Park except for the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW, and the area north of the bollards near 16th Street, NW will be closed to the public from 6:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
State Dinner
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; will be closed to the public from 6:00p.m. through 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
The White House Sidewalk, between East Executive Avenue, NW and West Executive Avenue, NW; and Lafayette Park except for the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW, and the area north of the bollards near 16th Street, NWwill be closed to the public from 6:00p.m. through 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
The National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not allow into the general public and 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)
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 A map illustrating the closed park areas is attached.
The park area will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety during the State Arrival Ceremony and State Arrival Dinner for the Prime Minister of Japan.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 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Following these park areas reopening to the public (at approximately 3:00 p.m.), persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
National Capital Region
Map of Closure Areas of President's Park - April 1, 2024
United States Secret Service and J.Stanwich - NPS
March 27, 2024 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 Monday, April 10, 2023 from approximately 12:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll. Please be advised that exact times are subject to change, based upon the evolving schedule of the event. However, the United States Secret Service has communicated to the NPS that they will notify us as soon as practicable of any changes in dates and times or if these restrictions are no longer necessary. 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)
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 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll. Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 12:30 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2024. The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
National Capital Region
Map showing areas of President's Park closed from 6:00 a.m. on January 13, 2024, through 6:00 a.m. on January 14, 2024, in association with USSS expressed security and safety concerns as a large demonstration takes place in the vicinity.
USSS/NPS Image
January 10, 2024
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The north White House Sidewalk between East Executive Avenue N.W. and West Executive Avenue N.W. will be closed to the public from approximately 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 to approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024. A map illustrating the closed park area, and the anticipated closed areas under other jurisdictions, is attached.Following a request made by the United States Secret Service (USSS), the park areas will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety due to the unique security requirements associated with an expected large demonstration in the vicinity of the White House Complex.Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park area by 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2024.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
National Capital Region
Map showing areas of President's Park closed for July 4th event at the White House.
USSS/NPS
June 30, 2023
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
In conjunction with the July Fourth event being held at the White House the entire Ellipse, including its side panels, roadways, and sidewalks; Sherman Park, to include the interior sidewalks; First Division Park, to include the interior sidewalks; and E Street, NW from 15th to 17th Streets, NW, to include the sidewalks along the above-mentioned parks will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from approximately 2:30 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m.A map illustrating the closed park areas and the closed area under other jurisdictions is attached.The National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not allow into the event:
Firearms of any type
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
Violation is prohibited.The park closure and public use limitation comes at the request of the United States Secret Service, in consultation with the United States Park Police to ensure necessary security and safety for the adjacent White House complex, its occupants and the public during this well publicized event.Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from these closed park areas by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
INational Capital Region
Map of areas closed in President's Park for the June 22, 2023 State Arrival and State Dinner Ceremonies for the Republic of India.
USSS/NPS
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
June 21, 2023
On Thursday, June 22, 2023 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, Lafayette Park (except for the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW, and the area north of the bollards near 16th Street, NW) and the White House Sidewalk in conjunction with the State Arrival Ceremony and State Arrival Dinner for the Prime Minster of the Republic of India 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 during the specified time periods on June 22, 2023: State Arrival
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; will be closed to the public from 6:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
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); will be closed to the public from 6:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
The White House Sidewalk, between East Executive Avenue, NW and West Executive Avenue, NW, and Lafayette Park except for the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW, and the area north of the bollards near 16th Street, NW will be closed to the public from 6:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
State Dinner
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; will be closed to the public from 5:00p.m. through 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
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); will be closed to the public from 5:00 p.m. through 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
The White House Sidewalk, between East Executive Avenue, NW and West Executive Avenue, NW; and Lafayette Park except for the northern sidewalk adjacent to H Street, NW, and the area north of the bollards near 16th Street, NW will be closed to the public from 5:00p.m. through 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
The National Park Service is also imposing a public use limitation and will not allow into the general public and 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 A map illustrating the closed park areas is attached.
The park area will be closed to the public to provide security and ensure public safety during the State Arrival Ceremony and State Arrival Dinner for the Prime Minister of the Republic of India.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 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Following these park areas reopening to the public (at approximately 12:00 p.m. Noon), persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
National Capital Region
Map showing areas of closure in President's park associated with the White House film screening event on June 15, 2023.
John Stanwich, NPS
June 13, 2023 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 Thursday, June 15, 2023 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the June 15, 2023 White House film screening event. Please be advised that exact times are subject to change, based upon the evolving schedule of the event. However, the United States Secret Service has communicated to the NPS that they will notify us as soon as practicable of any changes in dates and times or if these restrictions are no longer necessary. 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 June 15, 2023 White House film screening event. Persons demonstrating or otherwise using these park areas should remove themselves and any personal property from the closed park areas by 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023.
The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
/s/ John Stanwich
National Park Service
National Capital Region
