President's Park - The Ellipse

GENERAL INFO:

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: The White House. National Christmas Tree.

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train

lBus Route: X1

sTrain Line and Stop: Blue/Orange/Silver: Federal Triangle

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Food for Sale

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Museum, Gift Shop

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: TRACK Trail, Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Concrete

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Shade: Little or None