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Fort Washington National Park

The former guardian of the water approach to our nation's capitol sits on a cliff overlooking the Potomac River, offering an exceptional view of Washington and the Virginia shoreline. Today, Fort Washington is one of the few U.S. seacoast fortifications that remains in its original form. Over 200 years of army presence has endowed the park with a diverse group of military structures and a rich national history.

The 341-acre day-use only park offers many recreational opportunities; nine picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, and a playground area are available for public use. Special living history programs are sponsored at the site throughout the summer season, and the year-round Visitor Center displays artifacts and information interpreting Fort history. Ranger-led tours explore the fort with informational narrative; groups are asked to make prior reservations.

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Location	Fort Washington Rd Fort Washington Maryland 20750
Phone	301-763-4600
Website	http://www.nps.gov/fowa/ ... ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO STABILIZE FORT WASHINGTON, FORT WASHINGTON PARK, MARYLAND Picturesque Fort Washington sits on high ground overlooking the Potomac River and offers a grand view of Washington and the Virginia shoreline. Today, only one silent gun stands behind the masonry wall-the last armament of the powerful fort that ...