Fort Hunt Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Historic Site, National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Please see park website for detailed instructs for picnic and facilities reservations

Visitors may explore the outsides of Batteries Robinson, Sater, Porter, and Mount Vernon; From April to October a playground in Area is A is open to the public while other areas must be reserved; Concerts are held at Fort Hunt's Pavilion A on Sunday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm in June, July, and August; The Mount Vernon Trail passes through the park

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: From Old Town Alexandria drive south on Washington Street and continue on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Take the exit for Fort Hunt Park and follow signs into the park.

From Mount Vernon drive north on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Take the exit for Fort Hunt Park and follow signs into the park.

kParking Instructions: Parking is available in each of the picnic areas from November to March. When picnic areas are reserved public parking is available in Area E and in a small parking lot at the end of the loop road near Area A.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Volleyball

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills

Playground Size: Small

Playground Shade: Little or none

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Historic Site, Picnic Shelter

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Playground, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Little or None