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.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Activities
Getting There
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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Things To Do
Explore the Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker Trail
Hike or bike the 7-mile trail from Fort Stanton to Fort Mahan and take in scenery that ranges from urban…
This trail can be hiked. Although biking is allowed the terrain is unpaved, uneven, and may have sharp turns and…
Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East
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Participants complete a series of activities during a park visit, share their answers with a park ranger, and receive an…
Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital…
Picnic at Fort Dupont
Enjoy a relaxing picnic at Fort Dupont Park. There are three picnic shelters that can be reserved through recreation.gov. Individual…
Enjoy a relaxing picnic at Fort Dupont Park. There are three picnic shelters that can be reserved through recreation.gov. Individual picnic tables…
Mountain Bike Fort Dupont!
Mountain bike in metropolitan D.C.! Approximately 10 miles of easy to moderate biking trails meander through the Anacostia area of…
Mountain biking at Fort Dupont is a great way to exercise while getting away from the hustle and bustle of…
Birding at Fort Dupont
Enjoy peaceful birding right in the heart of the Anacostia area of Washington D.C. 157 species of birds have been…
Birdwatching is a relaxing hobby. Expert birders can look for migrating warblers to add to their annual list or novices…
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