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Fort Washington Park
- 4.61.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Early 19th-century Potomac fort with battlements, visitor center, lighthouse view, trails and picnic areas.
Quick answers
Fort Washington Park in short
When is Fort Washington Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Fort Washington Park?
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 Fort Washington Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Fort Washington Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Fort Washington Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Fort Washington Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Fort Washington Park?
About 2 hours.
Where is Fort Washington Park?
13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744.
Is Fort Washington Park 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
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Historic fort
- Potomac views
- Picnic areas
- Cannon firing
What people say
- People like:
- Fort, Potomac views, picnic areas and sunset views
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