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Hains Point Picnic Area
- 4.6351 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Picnic grounds at the tip of East Potomac Park with a playground, fishing and views of the river and planes landing at Reagan National.
Quick answers
Hains Point Picnic Area in short
When is Hains Point Picnic Area open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Hains Point Picnic Area?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Hains Point Picnic Area indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Hains Point Picnic Area good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Hains Point Picnic Area cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Hains Point Picnic Area?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Hains Point Picnic Area?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Hains Point Picnic Area?
2301 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is Hains Point Picnic Area wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 10 pm
- Outdoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pmmonday6 AM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sunday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 351 reviews
Known for
- Plane watching
- Fishing
- Playground
- Cherry blossoms
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful, good for fishing, play area and river views
Around Southwest
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time