National Park Service site · DC
The National Park Service lists 6 things to do at Fort Dupont Park. 6 have no extra fee, 5 need no reservation, and 5 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
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Enjoy peaceful birding right in the heart of the Anacostia area of Washington D.C. 157 species of birds have been sighted at Fort Dupont in the last year. Come engage your senses as you look and listen for birds while walking in a dense forest.
1-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
5-10 Minutes Year-round
Hike or bike the 7-mile trail from Fort Stanton to Fort Mahan and take in scenery that ranges from urban greenspaces to forest ecosystems, all while recreating through a historic landscape.
1-5 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks – East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!
30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Mountain bike in metropolitan D.C.! Approximately 10 miles of easy to moderate biking trails meander through the Anacostia area of Washington D.C. The trails traverse through the Civil War defensive sites used to protect the city in the early 1860s.
1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Enjoy a relaxing picnic at Fort Dupont Park. There are three picnic shelters that can be reserved through recreation.gov. Individual picnic tables and benches are also available without reservations. Come relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life.
1-4 Hours Year-round Reservation required Pets allowed
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Fort Dupont Park. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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