Concrete Endicotte Battery White,  with the Potomac River in the background.  Located below the old fort.
Picnic tables in the shade of trees located in Picnic Area A
Picnic Area B3, showing the tables among the trees for shade
Multiple picnic tables surrounded by trees located in Picnic Area B3
Left side of a basketball court showing a hoop, with trees in the background.

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

About Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Fort Washington is located 15 mi (14.9 mi) south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. It is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the nation's capital in 1824, the 19th century masonry fort is the oldest and best preserved in the area. Rich in history, green space, and beautiful river vistas, Fort Washington Park is a treasure trove of historic and recreational opportunities.

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
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Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
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Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
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Reviews (17)

What Guests Are Saying

Visitors to Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities have enjoyed their experiences, noting helpful staff, cleanliness, and spacious areas with ample tables and grills. However, some concerns were raised about the distance of restrooms for elderly guests. Overall, many plan to return for future events.

Review Summary

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Nicole H

June 27, 2026

5

Spacious and covered

Jean H

July 18, 2026

5

Park staff was very helpful

Amanda D

July 18, 2026

5

Great time!!

Lambert B

August 23, 2026

5

Great

Daniel B

September 6, 2026

5

Great Experience with the event grounds and park service staff.

keyana A

September 26, 2026

2

I picked this park because I knew it had a bathroom. The bathroom was accessible to my guest. What i didn't know was it was not well kept at all. The bathroom was dark gloomy and full of spiders.

Monica M

September 28, 2026

4

We loved the park for our family celebration. The spacious open field gave the children plenty of room to play football, Frisbee, sack races, Connect 4, card games, and more, and they also enjoyed the playground. With plenty of picnic tables, family members could spread out, walk around, and sit together to talk. Someone remarked how nice it was to see the children playing instead of using tablets and phones.

Location & Directions for Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 United States

Elevation: 39 ft

Getting There

<p>From Interstate 495: Take Exit 3 to MD 210 South (Indian Head Highway South). Travel approximately 4 mi to Fort Washington Road. Turn right on to Fort Washington Road and continue to park entrance. </p>
<p>From Waldorf, MD: Take MD 228 to M...

Nearest town

Fort Washington, MD - 3 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

Fort Washington Park is accessible via Interstate 495 with Exit 3 leading to MD 210 South (Indian Head Highway South), which is approximately 4 miles away. MD 210 North (Indian Head Highway North) is also available from Waldorf, MD.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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