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Piscataway Park

Designation: Park

Location: Maryland

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📘 Park Overview

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home to National Colonial Farm.

🌤 Weather Information

Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.

🚗 Directions

The National Colonial Farm: From the Capital Beltway (I495/95) from southbound take Exit 3, to MD210 South/Indian Head Highway. Travel approximately 9 miles, at the traffic light by B&J Carryout turn right on Livingston Road (please note that Livingston Road crosses MD210 several times) Drive one block and turn right on Biddle Road. At the stop sign, turn left on Bryan Point Road and follow about 3.5 miles. National Colonial Farm will be on the right.

Images

Building at National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park

Building at National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park

Credit: NPS photo

A woman wearing 18th century dress stands next to a blooming tree

National Colonial Farm, run by the Accokeek Foundation, tells the story of a small family farm in the 1700s.

Credit: NPS/ MJ Garcia

Boardwalk over Accokeek Creek located in Piscataway Park

Boardwalk over Accokeek Creek.

Credit: NPS Photo

The remains of Marshall Hall, the house being destroyed by fire.

The remains of Marshall Hall. The house was destroyed by fire.

Credit: NPS Photo

a wooden boardwalk to a green marsh

The Accokeek Creek Boardwalk travels through a diverse marsh ecosystem on the Potomac River.

Credit: NPS/ A Lopez

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Monday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 10:00PM

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Friday, Feb 13

Sunny

Sunny

High: 44.4°F | Low: 25.9°F

Humidity: 51%

Wind: 10.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.5

Sunrise: 07:02 AM

Sunset: 05:44 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (19%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 23.2°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, Feb 14

Sunny

Sunny

High: 57°F | Low: 24.4°F

Humidity: 61%

Wind: 7.4 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.6

Sunrise: 07:00 AM

Sunset: 05:45 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (12%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 31.1°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, Feb 15

Overcast

Overcast

High: 44.2°F | Low: 33.8°F

Humidity: 79%

Wind: 5.8 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.2

Sunrise: 06:59 AM

Sunset: 05:46 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (7%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 34.6°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (1)

⚠️ Test Message (Unknown)
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Effective: Feb 13, 2026 1:27pm
Expires: Feb 13, 2026 1:37pm

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Park Alerts

Waterfowl Hunting Near Park Lands
It is currently waterfowl season in the state of Maryland. Park lands are not to be used for hunting or to access hunting sites. If hunting activities are observed in the park please call U.S. Park Police at 202-610-7500. For an emergency please call 911.
Phone system down.
Our normal phone number is currently down. To reach park staff please call (301) 763-4674.
Accokeek Creek Boardwalk
The gate will remain closed until the road has been cleared for safe travel.
Flooding at Farmington Landing
The parking area and boat ramp at Farmington Landing off Wharf Road has had some flooding. The area is closed until the river recedes.
Park closed due to inclement weather Warning
Due to the inclement weather in the Washington, DC area, Fort Washington Park is closed today (2/15/2016). We will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 am, weather permitting.
Park Closed on New Years Day
Fort Washington Park will be closed Thursday, December 31, 2014 for New Year's Day. The park will reopen at 8:00 am Friday, January 1, 2015.
National Colonial Farm Operating on Two Hour Delay: February 3 Park Closure
Due to winter weather impacts, National Colonial Farm will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, for visitor safety and to allow crews to address hazardous conditions.
Park Closed for Thanksgiving
Piscataway Park will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2014 for Thanksgiving Day. The park will reopen at 8:00 am Friday, November 27.
Park Opening on 2 Hour Delay Park Closure
The farm at Accokeek in Piscataway Park will be opening 2 hours late with some buildings possibly being closed.
Accokeek Creek Boardwalk Closed Due to Winter Weather Impacts Park Closure
Accokeek Creek Boardwalk will remain closed until further notice to ensure visitor safety and allow crews to address hazardous conditions, including ice and snow. We will reopen the area as soon as conditions are safe. Visitors should use caution when accessing open areas, such as trails and piers. For the latest updates, please continue to check our website.
Park Facilities Closed
Due to the blizzard, park facilities are closed and programs are canceled. Please call 301-763-4600 or check back here for updates before visiting, and stay safe.

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
3400 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607

🏤 Mailing Address:
Fort Washington Park
Attn: Piscataway Park
Fort Washington, MD 20616

📞 Voice Phone: 771-208-1555

✉️ Email: pisc_visitorservices@nps.gov

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