Fort Washington Park
13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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OWNER: National Park Service - National Capital Parks - East
CONTACT: (301) 763-4600
WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/fowa/index.htm
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: 8am-4:30 for Fort and Visitor Center, til sundown for trails and open space.
MANAGED BY: US National Park Service Federal
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 72%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Entrance Fee. Group Picnic Reservations. People do kayak and canoe, although there is no official launch or rentals.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Birdwatching, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills
Playground Size: Small
Playground Shade: Little or none
Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Historic Site, Museum, Gift Shop
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel, Sand/Dirt, Boardwalk
Trail Slope: Steep
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Drinking Water, Historic Sites
OTHER:
Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs
Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk, Available in language(s) other than English
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, 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: Some
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream, River/Channel
