Fort Washington Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 6:00–22:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center, Picnic areas.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Picnicking activity
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Fort Tour 11:00 AM–11:45 AM · Check in at the Visitor Center!
• Artillery Demonstration 01:00 PM–01:15 PM · Inside the historic fort
• Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Washington Park 09:30 AM–11:30 AM · 13551 Fort Washington Rd Fort Washington, Maryland 20744
• Paw Paw Harvest Hike
• Fort Washington Victorian Dance Society
• Fort Washington by Candlelight 06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Before you go

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Getting there

From I-95/495 take exit 3, Indian Head Highway South/MD 210. Travel about 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. The park is located at the end of the road. From Waldorf, MD: MD228 to Indian Head Highway/MD210 North. Turn left onto Old Fort Road. Continue to end of road, at the stop sign turn left onto Fort Washington Road, continue to park entrance.

Weather & when to go

Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.

Visitor center

Fort Washington Officer's Quarters

Visitor center

Fort Washington Park

Visitor center

Fort Washington Park Visitor Center — Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — From I-95/495 take exit 3, Indian Head Highway South/MD 210. Travel about 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. The park is located at the end of the road. From Waldorf, MD: MD228 to Indian Head Highway/MD210 North. Turn left onto Old Fort Road. Continue to end of road, at the stop sign turn left onto Fort Washington Road, continue to park entrance. After entering the park, follow the road…

Visitor center

Fort Washington Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Fort Washington Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Fort Washington Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Information Panel: Battery Decatur and Disappearing Guns

Visitor center

Information Panel: Caponiere

Visitor center

Information Panel: Counterscarp Battery

Visitor center

Information Panel: Minefields

Visitor center

Information Panel: New Guns for an Old Fort

Visitor center

Information Panel: Shot and Shell

Facilities on the park map

4 bench, 1 first aid station, 10 picnic area, 14 restroom, 14 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

1808

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened