📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.
🚗 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.
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FODU
Credit: NPS Photo
Thousands of visitors come to Fort Dupont in the summer for the concert series.
Credit: NPS
Fort Dupont is great for birding. Wild turkeys are often spotted along our bike trails.
Credit: NPS
Fort Dupont has some great mountain biking trails for you to get exercise and enjoy nature.
Credit: NPS
The Fort Dupont community gardens are a popular spot for locals to garden and socialize. Contact the park for a garden permit.
Credit: NPS
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, May 31
Sunny
High: 83.5°F | Low: 51.8°F
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.3
Sunrise: 05:44 AM
Sunset: 08:26 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Jun 1
Sunny
High: 77.4°F | Low: 51.4°F
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 9.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.3
Sunrise: 05:44 AM
Sunset: 08:26 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Jun 2
Patchy rain nearby
High: 72.4°F | Low: 53°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 7
Sunrise: 05:43 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.9°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Earth Day Volunteer Litter Cleanup
Come remove litter from the Hiker-Biker Trail at Fort Dupont Park with Anacostia Watershed Society! Though not near any major waterways, every bit of waste left on the trail can get washed away into fragile wildlife habitat and recreational space.
Meet at the Ridge Rd/Fort Davis Dr intersection at 11:00 AM where AWS leaders will have all the equipment you need for cleaning up the trail. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and bring water.
Location: Ridge Rd SE & Fort Davis Dr SE Washington, District of Columbia 20019
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
3600 F Street SE
Washington, DC 20019
🏤 Mailing Address:
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Attn: Fort Dupont Park
Washington, DC 20019
📞 Voice Phone: 771-208-1571
✉️ Email: keaq_visitorservices@nps.gov