Entrance way into historic Fort Washington
Fort Washington Entrance NPS Photo

Fort Washington Park

Federal Recreation Area · Maryland · National Park Service

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
771-208-1555
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: African American Heritage · Farming and Agriculture · Plantations · Forts · Military · US Army · Wars and Conflicts · War of 1812 · Spanish-American War · World War I · World War II · Women's History

Activities & features: Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Living History · Historic Weapons Demonstration · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • Fort Washington Volunteers firing a cannon
    NPS Photo
  • a green shoreline with small lighthouse along river at sunset
    NPS/JGernatt
  • Picnic tables under a tree
    NPS Photo/ C LaBarge
  • Men in blue army uniforms pose by a cannon.
    NPS / Marcey Frutchey
  • A female park ranger talks with a man and woman in a fort
    (NPS/JGernatt)

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12