Pershing Park, Washington D.C.

Name: Pershing Park
Address: 15th St NW, Washington D.C., United States

#110 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The park, which has existed since 1981, also contains the John J. Pershing General of the Armies commemorative work. In January 2016, the design commission selected the submission "The Weight of Sacrifice", by a team consisting of Joseph Weishaar, Sabin Howard, Phoebe Lickwar, and GWWO Architects, as the winning design, which is expected to be completed by 2024. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'45"N, 77°1'58"W

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15th St NWNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Pershing Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zero Milestone, Executive Residence, Freedom Plaza, White House Gifts.

~1060 ftW
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
~1000 ftNW
Park, Palladian architecture
Executive Residence, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Executive Residence is the central building of the White House complex located between the East Wing and West Wing. It is the most recognizable part of the complex, being the actual "house" part of the White House.
~600 ftE
Park
Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Freedom Plaza, originally known as Western Plaza, is an open plaza in Northwest Washington, D.C. United States, located near 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, adjacent to Pershing Park.
~990 ftN
Restaurant, Reportedly haunted
White House Gifts, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Benjamin Ogle Tayloe House is a Federal-style house located at 21 Madison Place NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
~1050 ftW
Historic park offering White House tours
President's Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • President's Park, located in Downtown Washington, D.C. encompasses the White House and includes the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the Treasury Building, and grounds; the White House Visitor Center; Lafayette Square; and The Ellipse.
~1080 ftSE
Memorial, History museum, Museum
Wilson Center, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, located in Washington, D.C. is a United States Presidential Memorial that was established as part of the Smithsonian Institution by an act of Congress in 1968.
~630 ftSE
Architecture, Convention center
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, named after former United States President Ronald Reagan, is located in downtown Washington, D.C. and was the first federal building in Washington designed for both governmental and private sector purposes.
~1010 ftE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
~850 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Oscar Straus Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Oscar S. Straus Memorial in Washington, D.C. commemorates the accomplishments of the first Jew to serve in the cabinet of a U.S. president. Oscar Solomon Straus was Secretary of Commerce and Labor under President Theodore Roosevelt from 1906 to 1909.
~710 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
~1050 ftW
Park
South Lawn, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C. is directly south of the house and is bordered on the east by East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, on the west by West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building, and along its curved southern perimeter...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pershing Park?

Nearby attractions include The Extra Mile, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Pershing Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pershing Park:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (8 min walk)
Federal Triangle • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (8 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (15 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (19 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (25 min walk)