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Fort Dupont Park
· DC
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.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available8 activities
Park Name
InfoFort Dupont Park
Designation
InfoNational Park Area
State(s)
InfoDC
Phone
Info771-208-1571
keaq_visitorservices@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoOpen: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Live Music
InfoAvailable
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Mountain Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Food
InfoAvailable
Activity: Picnicking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Wildlife Watching
InfoAvailable
Theme: African American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Forts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Military
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Music
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Wars and Conflicts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Civil War
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Animals
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Forests and Woodlands
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoOpen in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.
Getting There
InfoFort Dupont Park is located in Southeast Washington, DC, east of the Anacostia River. It is not near Dupont Circle. The closest metro rail stops are Potomac Avenue and Minnesota Avenue on the orange l
GPS Coordinates
Info38.8773° N, -76.9496° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website