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Things to do in Fort Washington

The National Park Service lists 5 things to do at Fort Washington Park. 5 have no extra fee, 5 need no reservation, and 4 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

All (5) Hands-On (2)Road Biking (1)Birdwatching (1)Cultural Demonstrations (1)

Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove Park

The on-road bicycling route between Smallwood State Park and Oxon Cove Park makes connections with parks and historic sites.

1-2 Days Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Road Biking

a small dark blue bird with bright orange stomach — Photo: NPS/MJGarcia

Birding at Fort Washington Park

Come for the history, stay for the birds. Fort Washington Park has a diverse array of bird species spread among its distinct ecosystems.

Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

Two National Park Service interns show their passport stamp collection at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens — Photo: NPS / Gabby Napolitano

Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

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

Hands-On

Two Junior Rangers display their Junior Ranger badge collections at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens — Photo: NPS / Gabby Napolitano

Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East

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

Hands-On

Watch an Artillery Demonstration at Fort Washington Park

Ever wonder how Civil War cannons were fired? Visit the park the first Sunday of every month from May to November to watch the Fort Washington Guard demonstrate and explain the procedures used during the muzzle-loading era of American Artillery.

15-90 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Cultural Demonstrations

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Fort Washington. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

Things to do at nearby parks

Piscataway Park (MD)
Fort Foote Park (MD)
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (MD)
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (DC)
National Capital Parks-East (DC)
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac (DC)

Sources

National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
Fort Washington Park — things to do on nps.gov