Fort Dupont Park
National Park ยท District of Columbia
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Park in Washington, D.C., U.S.
Fort Dupont Park is a 376-acre (1.52ย km2) wooded park under the management of the National Park Service located in Washington, DC. The name of the park comes from the old Civil War earthwork fort that lies within the park. The fort was one of several designed to defend Washington from a Confederate attack during the Civil War. There are few remains of the actual fortifications.
About Fort Dupont Park
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.
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Operating Hours
Fort Dupont Park
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
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Lanham Estates Picnic Area Gates
Lanham Estates Picnic Area is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; gates are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Yearโs Day. Ask ChatGPT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Fort Dupont Park?
Fort Dupont Park is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Fort Dupont Park?
Popular activities at Fort Dupont Park include: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Food, Picnicking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching.
What is the weather like at Fort Dupont Park?
Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.
How do I get to Fort Dupont Park?
Fort 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 line, Benning Road on the blue line. Fort Dupont Park is served by several Metrobus routes. The most direct buses are the V7 and U2 buses on weekdays, or the V8 bus on weekends.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.
Directions
Fort 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 line, Benning Road on the blue line. Fort Dupont Park is served by several Metrobus routes. The most direct buses are the V7 and U2 buses on weekdays, or the V8 bus on weekends.
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