Fort Dupont Park

District of Columbia

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Children plant vegetables at the community gardens
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Hours

Fort Dupont Park

Usual hours: Fort Dupont Park
Every day6:00AM - 10:00PM

Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

Lanham Estates Picnic Area Gates
Usual hours
Every day7:00AM - 10:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

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 Year’s Day.

About this 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.