Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic SiteAbout Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (Springwood) in Hyde Park, New York, preserves the lifelong home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his family. The site includes the family house, grounds and the burial place of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and is managed by the National Park Service.
Exhibits and guided tours focus on Roosevelt’s personal life, family history and political career, showing period rooms, personal effects and interpretive displays. The property preserves the landscape setting that influenced Roosevelt’s life and work.
The site was established to protect Springwood as a historic resource and to interpret the Roosevelts’ legacy; it is administered in coordination with nearby presidential library and related Roosevelt sites. Public access includes the house interior on guided tours and grounds that can be explored by visitors.
Springwood sits in Hyde Park on the Hudson River valley in upstate New York, a short drive from Poughkeepsie and within the broader Hudson Valley region.
- Touring: Guided tours are the standard way to visit the interior of the house; check National Park Service schedules and ticketing requirements in advance.
What to See#
- Springwood House: The Springwood house and immediate estate containing period rooms, family furnishings and exhibits interpreting Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal and political life.
- Rose Garden and Gravesite: The Rose Garden and family burial plots on the estate where Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt are interred; these are included in the guided tour route.
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Best Time to Visit Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
For the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS, late spring and early fall offer the best combination of pleasant weather and manageable visitor levels.
Weather & Climate near Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1100 mm/year), wettest in May.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - 1° | -8° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -8° - 4° | -6° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 9° | 0° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 16° | 7° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 112 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 27° | 20° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 108 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 24° | 17° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 88 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 4° | -4° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (Springwood) is in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, NY. The easiest public-access route is to take Metro‑North’s Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie and then a short taxi or local drive of about 10-15 minutes to Hyde Park (roughly 8-10 miles by road).
Driving from Poughkeepsie or the Taconic State Parkway is straightforward-follow local signs to Route 9 and then to the Hyde Park area where Springwood is located; parking is available on site.
Tips for Visiting Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
- Reserve a guided tour of Springwood (FDR's home) in advance-house tours are limited and often sell out, especially on weekends and during peak season.
- Plan to visit the Presidential Library and Museum on the same day; they are adjacent and the library's exhibits provide essential context for the house and grounds.
- Visit on a weekday morning to avoid busier weekend crowds at the house and walking paths through the estate.