Fort Dupont Park District of Columbia

Children plant vegetables at the community gardens

A wild turkey

Large crowd sitting on blankets and in folding chairs in front of an outdoor stage

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.

The Fort Dupont community gardens are a popular spot for locals to garden and socialize. Contact the park for a garden permit.
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Fort Dupont is great for birding. Wild turkeys are often spotted along our bike trails.
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Visitors wait for an outdoor concert to begin.
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Introduction to Fort Stevens and Civil War Defenses of Washington

An overview of the Civil War Defenses of Washington, the roles of Fort Stevens and other forts in the Civil War, and how park visitors can experience these places today.

Duration:
2 minutes, 5 seconds

Two National Park Service interns show their passport stamp collection at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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Fort Dupont Community Gardens

Fort Dupont Community Gardens

Two Junior Rangers display their Junior Ranger badge collections at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Attn: Fort Dupont Park
1550 Anacostia Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20019

Phone:

771-208-1571
As there is no visitor center at the park, please contact the visitor information line for Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.

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