Last updated: April 17, 2021
Thing to Do
Picnic at Fort Dupont
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Enjoy a relaxing picnic at Fort Dupont Park. There are three picnic shelters that can be reserved through recreation.gov. Individual picnic tables and benches are also available without reservations. Come relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life. You may also bring a blanket and sit out in an open field and enjoy the sunshine.
Trash and recycling cans are available for your refuse. Alcohol is not allowed in the park. Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Trash and recycling cans are available for your refuse. Alcohol is not allowed in the park. Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Details
Duration
1-4 Hours
Activity
Picnicking
Enjoy a relaxing picnic at Fort Dupont Park. There are three picnic shelters that can be reserved through recreation.gov. Individual picnic tables and benches are also available without reservations. Come relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life. You may also bring a blanket and sit out in an open field and enjoy the sunshine.
Trash and recycling cans are available for your refuse. Alcohol is not allowed in the park. Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Trash and recycling cans are available for your refuse. Alcohol is not allowed in the park. Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Activity Fee
No
A fee is required to reserve a group picnic area. There is no fee to use the park or an individual picnic table.
Location
Historic Earthwork Loop on Alabama Ave
There are three group picnic areas that can be reserved. Go to reservation.gov to reserve a shelter. There are also picnic tables located in the park that do not need to be reserved.
Reservations
Yes
Reservations are needed to reserve group picnic areas. A fee is required. Please go to recreation.gov for fee information and to reserve a group site.
Season
Year Round
Fort Dupont is a great place to picnic year-round.
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The group picnic areas are not accessible.