Fort Dupont Park is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest public parks, located near the Anacostia River waterfront and bounded by the neighborhoods of Greenway, Fort Dupont, Benning Ridge, and Penn Branch.

The park, which is named in honor of its Civil War-era fortress remains, is overseen by the National Park Service and encompasses the adjacent Fort Chaplin, Fort Davis, and Fort Stanton neighborhood parks. 10 miles of walking and biking trails are offered throughout the park, running between Grant and Erie Streets. Park visitors can enjoy opportunities for nature walking, picnicking, and ranger-led programming, with indoor ice skating opportunities offered throughout the winter months at the Benning Stoddert Recreation Center. Ranger-led programming elaborates on the park's Civil War fort usage. The park also presents a famed summer concert series each year, drawing notable regional and national touring acts.

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