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Fort Dupont Park

Fort Dupont Park is a national park in United States, established in 1930, covering 1.5 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #61 largest of United States's 77 national parks. Park in Washington, D.C..

Area
1.5 km²
Established
1930
Nearest airport
DCA · 8 km
Fort Dupont Park
Photo: Eric T. Gunther · CC BY 3.0

Nearest airports to Fort Dupont Park

  1. 1
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flag of United StatesWashington, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    DCA8 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Flag of United StatesBaltimore, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BWI41 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Washington Dulles International Airport Flag of United StatesDulles, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    IAD44 kmstraight line

More about Fort Dupont Park

Fort Dupont Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — park in Washington, D.C.. It covers 1.5 km² (152 ha) — about 75% of the size of Monaco, making it the #61 largest national park in the United States (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1930, 96 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861.

Visiting Fort Dupont Park

The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 8 km away — around 11 minutes by car; alternatively Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 41 km). Other national parks within reach include Fort Slocum Park, Fort Stevens, Battery Kemble Park (0 km²) and National Vigilance Park — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Fort Dupont Park?

1.5 km² — about 152 hectares or 1 square miles.

When was Fort Dupont Park established?

In 1930 — 96 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Fort Dupont Park?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 8 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.