Fort Dupont Park

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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.
Map showing location of park.
A group of musicians and vocalists perform at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series in 2022
National Park Service invites you to enjoy free outdoor concerts with hip-hop and R&B vibes
WASHINGTON— Everyone’s invited! The National Park Service is excited to welcome the community back for the 2025 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series, one of D.C.’s most cherished summer traditions. Now in its 53rd year, this free, family-friendly concert series brings people of all ages together to enjoy great music in a beautiful, safe and welcoming urban national park.
A view of a cannon firing demonstration
National Park Service seeks public input on the development of an updated management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located in the District of Columbia; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Fort during fall hike
Photo by NPS Photo
A large crowd watches a concert on a stage at Fort Dupont
Photo by NPS
A wild turkey
Photo by NPS
A park ranger leads a bike tour of Fort Dupont
Photo by NPS
Children plant vegetables at the community gardens
Photo by NPS