Fort Dupont Park

Fort Davis Dr SE & Fort Dupont Dr SE, Washington, DC 20019

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OWNER: National Park Service - National Capital Parks - East

CONTACT: (202) 426-7723

EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/nace/planyourvisit/

Hours: Dawn to Dusk Summer hours to 10pm for concerts

ACCESS POINTS: 4139 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019 3900 Massachusetts Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019 3779 Ely Place SE, Washington, DC 20019 (Ice Arena) Fort Dupont Park Activity Center, Washington, DC 20019

GENERAL INFO:

Special Features/Comments: Activity center where summer concerts, theater performances and other events are held. Feet in the Street (streets shut down to automobile traffic to host farmers markets and other festivals). Ice rink that hosts a variety of programs, camps, and events (202) 584-5007.

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train

lBus Route: V7, U2, V8

sTrain Line and Stop: The closest metro rail stops are Potomac Avenue and Minnesota Avenue on the orange line, Benning Road on the blue line.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Ice Skating, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

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

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Community Gardens

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

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

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Smaller than a basketball court

Open Space Shade: Little or None

Last Updated Apr 21, 2017