Fort Washington Park
Maryland
Free entry
Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Open daily, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 90°F
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Things to do
Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East
Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Watch an Artillery Demonstration at Fort Washington Park
Birding at Fort Washington Park
Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove Park
Visitor centers
Fort Washington Park Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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