Fort Dupont Park

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Children plant vegetables at the community gardens
The Fort Dupont community gardens are a popular spot for locals to garden and socialize. Contact the park for a garden permit.Photo: NPS

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.

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A wild turkey
Fort Dupont is great for birding. Wild turkeys are often spotted along our bike trails.Photo: NPS
Large crowd sitting on blankets and in folding chairs in front of an outdoor stage
Visitors wait for an outdoor concert to begin.Photo: NPS / Lucas Cruz

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.