Plan Your Visit

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is held on the grounds of President’s Park, also home to the White House. As one of the over 400 sites protected and preserved by the National Park Service, the park has served many purposes throughout the years, from a field for infantry drills to the host to celebrations such as the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Learn more at nps.gov

President’s Park: Home of The National
Christmas Tree

Visiting President’s Park is a can’t-miss National Park Service experience.

Need help planning your visit to President’s Park? During the holiday season or any time of year, you can always check out the park’s website for operating hours, things to do, and contact information.

If you’re looking to tour the White House, make sure to plan in advance, and reference this guide to setting one up.

 

Visit the Tree

The Ellipse at President’s Park
15th St NW &, E St NW, Washington, DC
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Views from the Park

White House with green lawn and fountain in front

White House at President's Park. NPS Photo

Room with white cases of exhibits

White House Visitor Center. White House Historical Association

White House in the distance

View of the White House from Lafayette Park. NPS Photo

Blooming gardens surrounded by a covered walkway

White House Gardens in bloom. NPS Photo

Green lawn dotted with shady trees. In the distance, a fountain

South Lawn of the White House. NPS Photo

A large group of visitors walk on the white house grounds.

White House Spring Garden Tour 2023 (NPS Photo / Kelsey Graczyk)

Stone path through a garden

White House Kitchen Garden. NPS Photo / Marcey Frutchey

Visitors walk around a large fountain surrounded by flowering tulips. The White house is in the distance

White House Spring Garden Tour 2023 (NPS Photo / Kelsey Graczyk)

Slight ramp leads into visitor center exhibits

White House Visitor Center Lobby. NPS Photo

SUPPORTING AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

With over 300 million visitors each year and over 85 million acres to protect, the National Park Service requires significant funding to ensure parks remain pristine and welcoming to all. Chartered by Congress in 1967 as the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation helps guide charitable giving to the greatest needs within the National Park Service, including supporting the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Learn about the work of the National Park Foundation by visiting the National Park Foundation website.