Fort Dupont Park

A "park for all seasons" describes the 376 rolling wooded acres that make up one of the largest parks in all of Washington. Picnics, nature walks, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, music, skating, sports, and youth programs are among the varied seasonal activities possible at this spacious area east of the Anacostia River. Among the traces of old roadways, oaks, beech, and maples that cover the hillsides, squirrels and rabbits find homes along with the night foragers - raccoons and opossums.

Fort Dupont Park is named for the Civil War earthwork fort located within the park. It is one of the forts that are collectively known as the "Fort Circle Parks", or the Civil War Defenses of Washington.

The Basics

Hours:

The grounds of Fort Dupont Park are open all year from dawn to dusk.

Address:

1900 Anacostia Drive Southeast
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

202-426-5961

Directions

Fort Dupont is located in Southeast Washington, DC. The summer theatre entrance is on Minnesota Avenue between Benning Road and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Climate

Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid (Average temperature in the summer is 86° Fahrenheit) with sudden thunderstorms possible; July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold (Average temperature in the winter is 41° Fahrenheit) with variable precipitation, with snow possible. Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions.

Fees

No Fees.

Things To Do

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