From November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, the NPS may temporarily close select park roads between 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. to conduct deer management operations. Per the Rock Creek Park Superintendent’s Compendium, trails and other park areas close at sunset. More
Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found. More
1865 historic map with National Park Service sites highlighted
1865 extract from military map of NE Virginia showing forts and roads
1861 Topographical Map of DC (Surveyed in the years 1856-1859)
Map from Atlas Accompanying Official Records
Last updated: October 8, 2021
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Civil War Defenses of Washington
3545 Williamsburg Lane N.W.
Washington,
DC
20008
Phone:
202-895-6000
This phone number is for the administrative offices of Rock Creek Park, one of the three national parks that manage the Civil War Defenses of Washington.
