Piscataway Park - National Park Directory

Building at National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park

A woman wearing 18th century dress stands next to a blooming tree

National Colonial Farm, run by the Accokeek Foundation, tells the story of a small family farm in the 1700s.

Boardwalk over Accokeek Creek.

The remains of Marshall Hall, the house being destroyed by fire.

The remains of Marshall Hall. The house was destroyed by fire.

The Accokeek Creek Boardwalk travels through a diverse marsh ecosystem on the Potomac River.

Photos: National Park Service

About Piscataway Park

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home to National Colonial Farm.

Quick Facts

State Maryland

Designation Park

State Code MD

Weather Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to…

Location & Map

Piscataway Park is located in Maryland.

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Operating Hours

Piscataway Park, including Accokeek Creek Boardwalk, Farmington Landing, and Marshall Hall, is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Monday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Thursday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Sunday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Tuesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Friday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Saturday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Activities

Boating Fishing

Getting There

The National Colonial Farm: From the Capital Beltway (I495/95) from southbound take Exit 3, to MD210 South/Indian Head Highway. Travel approximately 9 miles, at the traffic light by B&J Carryout turn right on Livingston Road (please note that Livingston Road crosses MD210 several times) Drive one block and turn right on Biddle Road. At the stop sign, turn left on Bryan Point Road and follow about 3.5 miles. National Colonial Farm will be on the right.

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Contact & Address

Address 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD, 20607

Phone 771-208-1555

Email pisc_visitorservices@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Colonization and Settlement Enslavement Farming and Agriculture Native American Heritage Animals Birds River and Riparian Wetlands Marshes

Things To Do

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Visitor Centers

National Colonial Farm Visitor Center

Operated in partnership with the Accokeek Foundation. There is no Junior Ranger Program for Piscataway Park.

Hours: Operated in partnership with the Accokeek Foundation, the Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., March 15 through December 15.

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