National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of
scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across
Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the riverside trails of Anacostia Park to
the homes of American leaders like Frederick Douglass and Carter G. Woodson,
each of our 17 nationally significant parks offers a distinct experience.

National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the riverside trails of Anacostia Park to the homes of American leaders like Frederick Douglass and Carter G. Woodson, each of our 17 nationally significant parks offers a distinct experience.

Bird's eye view of the park

National Capital Parks-East

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into
slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the
abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his
tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity.
Douglass's legacy is preserved here at Cedar Hill, where he lived his last 17
years.

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity. Douglass's legacy is preserved here at Cedar Hill, where he lived his last 17 years.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of
Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water,
Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling
city.

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC!
Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.

Anacostia Park

The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol.
Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the
Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land
parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangles,
the Pennsylvania Avenue Medians, and 59 inner-city triangles and squares.

The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangles, the Pennsylvania Avenue Medians, and 59 inner-city triangles and squares.

Capitol Hill Parks

Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the
epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of
the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed
innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment
and equality for women. President Barack Obama designated the national
monument on April 12, 2016.

Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment and equality for women. President Barack Obama designated the national monument on April 12, 2016.

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest
leaders of the 20th century.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As
“America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many
of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events
that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate,
commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices
heard.

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.

Washington Monument

From Founding Father to Presidents Park

National Mall Center

From Founding Father to Capitol

National Mall East

Honoring our Nation

National Mall West

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the
founding of a nation.

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Memorial

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.

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.

## Overview

Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to
fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-
served (no reservation required).

## Recreation

The varied seasonal activities at this spacious area east of the Anacostia
River include: picnic areas, hiking trails, Civil War programs, gardening,
environmental education, concerts and special events, mountain biking and
youth programs. Visit Fort Dupont's Things to Do web page.

## Facilities

The three reservable picnic areas at Fort Dupont are::

  * **Picnic areas A and B at Randle Circle.** Both of these offer picnic tables, a grill and a nearby restroom building and playground. Electricity is not available on site. These areas have street parking but there is also a larger parking lot less than 1/4 mile from the picnic area. This site is also close to several park nature trails and the Fort Dupont Activity Center that has exhibits and other information about the park. No other amenities are available. 

  * **The Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) picnic area on Alabama Avenue**. This area offers a picnic shelter, tables, grill and a fireplace. Electricity is not available on site. This site also has an adjacent parking lot with open space nearby for playing games but there are no formal ball fields. This is also in the historic area of the park that contains the earthwork remnants of Fort Dupont and interpretive signage that give the history of the fort. This picnic area also offers access to the seven-mile Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites in southeast Washington, D.C.. 

## Natural Features

Fort Dupont Park has 376 rolling wooded acres (152 ha), and is one of the
largest parks in Washington D.C. Oak, beech and maple trees cover the
hillsides. There is also a large area of mountain laurel that blooms in the
spring each year.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors may also enjoy:

  * Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

  * Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

  * Anacostia Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

  * Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

  * Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail,a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of Washington in southeast Washington, D.C., is accessible from Fort Dupont's Lanham Estates picnic area.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (771) 233-3973.

## Charges & Cancellations

Half day $65.00. Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-served (no reservation required).</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The varied seasonal activities at this spacious area east of the Anacostia River include: picnic areas, hiking trails, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, concerts and special events, mountain biking and youth programs. Visit Fort Dupont's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/fodu/planyourvisit/things2do.htm" rel="nofollow">Things to Do</a> web page.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The three reservable picnic areas at Fort Dupont are::</p><ul><li><p><strong>Picnic areas A and B at Randle Circle. </strong>Both of these offer picnic tables, a grill and a nearby restroom building and playground. Electricity is not available on site. These areas have street parking but there is also a larger parking lot less than 1/4 mile from the picnic area. This site is also close to several park nature trails and the Fort Dupont Activity Center that has exhibits and other information about the park. No other amenities are available. </p></li><li><p><strong>The Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) picnic area on Alabama Avenue</strong>. This area offers a picnic shelter, tables, grill and a fireplace. Electricity is not available on site. This site also has an adjacent parking lot with open space nearby for playing games but there are no formal ball fields. This is also in the historic area of the park that contains the earthwork remnants of Fort Dupont and interpretive signage that give the history of the fort. This picnic area also offers access to the seven-mile Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites in southeast Washington, D.C..  </p></li></ul><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Fort Dupont Park has 376 rolling wooded acres (152 ha), and is one of the largest parks in Washington D.C. Oak, beech and maple trees cover the hillsides. There is also a large area of mountain laurel that blooms in the spring each year.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Visitors may also enjoy:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Frederick Douglass National Historic Site</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://anacostia.si.edu/" rel="nofollow">Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/anac/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Anacostia Park</a> and the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/anac/planyourvisit/anacostia-riverwalk-trail.htm" rel="nofollow">Anacostia Riverwalk Trail</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/hiking-and-biking.htm" rel="nofollow">Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail,</a>a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of Washington in southeast Washington, D.C., is accessible from Fort Dupont's Lanham Estates picnic area.</p></li></ul>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (771) 233-3973.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Half day $65.00. Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation.</p>

Half day $65.00  
Full day $130.00.  
No refund for cancellation.

Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas

Fort Dupont Activity Center is not available for rental but has exhibits about the defense of Washington DC during the civil war.

The Fort Dupont Activity Center

Picnic area A, there are picnic tables, a grill and bathroom facilities nearby

A view of the first-come, first-served picnic area at Fort Dupont Park

The shelter at Lanham Estate has bathroom facilities in addition to picnic tables and grills

Lanham Estate at the Fort Dupont Park

Fort Dupont Activity Center is not available for rental but has displays regarding the defense of Washington DC during the civil war.

Fort Dupont Activity Center

Two green slides at the Fort Dupont Park playground

Fort Dupont is known for its summer concert series

Three people enjoy one of the Fort Dupont Summer Concerts

Fort Dupont Preview Image

A sunset view of a hillside at Fort Dupont

Rangers re-enact an enlistment and infantry drill

Two rangers dressed in Civil War period costumes

Picnic among historic earthworks at Fort Dupont

Picnic tables in front of a red brick building that houses restrooms at Fort Dupont

Fort Dupont Park

A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the
Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and
protested its way along the Avenue.

A street unlike any other.  It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.

Police motorcycles pass in formation during the 2013 inaugural parade.

Pennsylvania Avenue

Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site

April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover
how a nation handled grief and loss, how everyday people experienced a
national tragedy, and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in
partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight
Lincoln’s love of the theatre, and the power of stories to connect us to
ourselves and our history.

April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and loss, how everyday people experienced a national tragedy, and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre, and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the
555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States
into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this
secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Memorial

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7
million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

Image of the Peace Fountain within the Memorial

Peace Fountain

Image of the mock up of the soon to be installed Bronze.

Soldiers Journey

Image of the General Pershing Statue within the Memorial

General Pershing Statue

The Belvedere is the conceptual center of the World War I Memorial, providing a commanding view of its major features.

The Belvedere

World War I Memorial

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial
recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes
the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

World War II Memorial

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King,
Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent
leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate
for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial National Memorial

The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National
Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for
protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of
the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park
seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.

The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.

The White House and President's Park

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually
protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within
this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate
presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and
celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.

Constitution Gardens

From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the
river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the
stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place
for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite
monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and
conservation legislation.

From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and conservation legislation.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac

At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters
who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they
never met."

At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."

Korean War Veterans Memorial Memorial

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans
who gave their lives in service to their country.

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.