Attention All Users

Government Shutdown Alert: During a government shutdown, we will continue accepting only First Amendment permit applications online or in person at the Division of Permits Management (1100 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, D.C. 20242). We cannot accept or process any other types of permit applications during a shutdown. National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable. For more information, please visit: doi.gov/shutdown

​Thousands of activities occur each year on the open green spaces and at the iconic monuments and memorials of the National Mall, the heart of the nation's capital. The National Park Service requires permits for many of these activities to ensure they occur safely and do not cause damage that would limit the ability of the millions of visitors to also use and enjoy these special places.

For more information and planning resources, please visit the Permits & Reservations page.