Not for small children, this sprawling National Park Service complex of battery ruins, garrison lodging, and concrete embankments is a fascinating window into the history of defending America from 1800 through 1940. The grounds are flat-out dangerous for small children, however - there's 20-foot drops everywhere, with limited signage or guard rails. The vista of the Potomac River is fantastic and is itself worth the trip. There's a small visitor center with souvenirs but no food or drinks. If you're a history buff, this is a must-visit.
Went to get our National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass(62+). It's currently $10.00 and I hear that the cost is going up soon. When we went, we had to go to the Visitor Center. A little hike from the parking lot. I was told that there is a way to drive closer for drop-off if you call ahead. Beautiful view across the Potomac River. An informative video about Fort Washington can be seen at the center.
I came with my wife, and daughters (2 &4) and we enjoyed our time here. There is also a great new playground.
A great place to go learn about the history of coastal artillery on the Potomac. I went on a weekday morning in November and had the place virtually to myself. This place is huge, with lots to see from several different eras. Great views of the Potomac all the way to DC in the distance.
Really neat fort. Was surprised how large it was and it has a breathtaking view of the Potomac River. However the fort and exhibits in the park are very poorly maintained. Also wish there were more information podiums around. There were some cool buildings that I wanted to know more about but there were no podiums or park rangers around.
Great hidden gem just a few miles from National Harbor. The fort is quite large, much larger then I expected and you can explore quite a bit of the fort as well as other structures on the park grounds.
Fort Washington Park is a US Park based in Fort Washington, Maryland. Fort Washington Park is located at 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA.
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