Description:
- The yellow house on the hill in front of the historic fort serves as Fort Washington's Visitor Center. Fort Washington Park has a wide variety of activities. There is a 3-mile trail that follows the perimeter of the park boundary, offering the opportunity for wildlife viewing. Birdwatchers enjoy the quite solitude of the park to find that one special bird. If fishing is for you, the park is located right along the Potomac River where there are many different types of fish waiting for you. From I-95/495 take exit 3, Indian Head Higway South/MD 210. Travel about 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. The park is located at the end of the road.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: (301) 763-4600
Address:
- 13551 Fort Washington Road
- Fort Washington, MD 20744
Neighborhood:
Outside the CityHours:
- The Visitor Center and Historic Fort are open daily. The first Sunday in April through the last Saturday in October the buildings are open 9-5. The rest of the year they close at 4:30. The park grounds are open 8-sunset at all times. Closed January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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