FODU
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Location
3600 F Street SE
Washington, DC 20019
Hours
wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Activities
Arts and CultureLive MusicBikingMountain BikingFoodPicnickingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife Watching
Directions
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.
Get directions →Weather
Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.