Taft Education Center
Visitor Center · Ohio ·
Managed by the National Park Service
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 841 ft
- Elevation
The Taft Education Center is the park's main visitor center. It is the first building visitors should enter upon arriving to the park. Restrooms are located inside the building along with a water fountain. Visitors will be able to view the park film, arrange for a tour of the Taft home and purchase small items in the park's bookstore. Additionally, special exhibits are available for viewing during various times of the year.
Getting there
Visit the park's website for detailed directions to the site.
39.11968, -84.50839 · 39°7'10.9"N 84°30'30.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Taft Education Center
- Can you reserve a site at Taft Education Center?
- No. Taft Education Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (605) 836-3421
- Email wiho_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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