Fort Foote Park

15-inch Rodman cannon
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.
Map showing location of 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.
A cannon in front of fall leaves
Photo by NPS / Rachel Hendrix
Drawing of Fort Foote Park, depicting the fort in 1865.
Photo by NPS Image
A cannon in front of fall leaves.
Photo by NPS / Rachel Hendrix
a small sandy beach with trees
Photo by NPS/Cindy LaBarge
a thin trail through a young forest
Photo by NPS/ Cindy LaBarge