Fort Dupont Park

District of Columbia
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This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today, visitors can see the fort's earthworks and escape to the great outdoors. Activities include picnics, nature walks, biking, gardening, environmental education, music, and ranger-led programs.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.

Address

3600 F Street SE, Washington, DC 20019

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Live Music Biking Mountain Biking Food Picnicking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching African American Heritage Forts Military Music Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Forests and Woodlands Deciduous Forests Trails

Operating Hours

wednesday

6

monday

6

thursday

6

sunday

6

tuesday

6

friday

6

saturday

6

Location

Coordinates: 38.87731289, -76.94955824

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