Fort Reno Park is home to Washington, D.C.'s highest natural point, located within the city's Tenleytown neighborhood.

The park preserves the historic Civil War-era fortress of the same name, which was the location of the District of Columbia's only Civil War battle in 1864, when Confederate troops led by General Jubal A. Early attacked the fort as part of the Battle of Fort Stevens.

Today, the land surrounding the fort is overseen as a public park by the National Park Service and is home to a marker commemorating its 409-foot-elevation high point, overseen by the Highpoint Foundation. Baseball and tennis fields are open to the public for visitor use, along with several large grassy areas for relaxation and picnicking. Due to its elevation, the park serves as a popular spot for fireworks watching on the Fourth of July, as displays throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia are visible from its heights. An annual free concert summer series has been held each year at the park since 1968.

4000 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016, Phone: 202-245-4715

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