https://www.nps.gov/fodu News releases from Fort Dupont Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/summer-event-series-2025.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:30:00 EST WASHINGTON— Everyone’s invited! The National Park Service is excited to welcome the community back for the 2025 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series, one of D.C.’s most cherished summer traditions. Now in its 53rd year, this free, family-friendly concert series brings people of all ages together to enjoy great music in a beautiful, safe and welcoming urban national park. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/summer-event-series-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-input-on-the-development-of-an-updated-management-plan-for-the-civil-war-defenses-of-washington.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:52:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located in the District of Columbia; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-input-on-the-development-of-an-updated-management-plan-for-the-civil-war-defenses-of-washington.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/restoring-recreation-areas.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:35:00 EST The National Park Service is improving 12 recreation areas across National Capital Parks – East with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/restoring-recreation-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/deer-management.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:25:00 EST To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy, diverse forests, the National Park Service (NPS) will reduce deer populations between December 9, 2024, and February 10, 2025, at Fort Dupont Park. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/full-lineup-for-this-year-s-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:54:00 EST Join us at the Fort Dupont Park amphitheater on Sept. 7, 14 and 21 at 7 p.m. for the 2024 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series! The National Park Service has announced the full lineup for this year’s performances. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/full-lineup-for-this-year-s-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/three-dates-for-this-year-s-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:57:00 EST Mark your calendars for three unforgettable Saturdays filled with live R&B, hip-hop, jazz, go-go music and a DJ! The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to announce the 2024 schedule for the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series! https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/three-dates-for-this-year-s-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/road-closures-at-fort-dupont-park-for-chuck-brown-day.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:43:00 EST In anticipation of the Chuck Brown Day permitted event at Fort Dupont Park, the National Park Service (NPS) will close Fort Dupont Drive SE between Randle Circle SE and Fort Davis Drive SE, Fort Davis Drive SE from Massachusetts Avenue SE to Ridge Road SE, and the alley connecting Ely Place SE to F Street SE from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on August 17. Please expect traffic congestion in the area. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/road-closures-at-fort-dupont-park-for-chuck-brown-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:18:00 EST Eight national parks in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 13,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 55,000 meals to families in need.   https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/national-parks-in-maryland-virginia-and-d-c-donate-venison.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/creek-restoration-project-expected-to-begin-this-fall-at-fort-dupont-park.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 05:24:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), is expected to begin a creek restoration project this fall for the Fort Dupont Creek watershed located in and around Fort Dupont Park in southeast Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/creek-restoration-project-expected-to-begin-this-fall-at-fort-dupont-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-will-host-community-pop-ups-to-share-plans-for-improvements-at-several-national-parks-in-ne-and-se-dc.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:17:00 EST This month, the National Park Service (NPS) will host community pop-ups in Northeast and Southeast Washington, D.C., to share proposed plans to improve NPS recreational facilities at the Alabama Avenue playground; Battery Ricketts and Fort Stanton Park; Kenilworth Park; Randle Circle Park, Lanham Estates and Ridge Road picnic areas at Fort Dupont Park; and River Terrace Park at Anacostia Park. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-will-host-community-pop-ups-to-share-plans-for-improvements-at-several-national-parks-in-ne-and-se-dc.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/nps-to-conduct-deer-population-reduction-operations-at-fort-dupont-fort-washington-and-greenbelt-parks.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:05:00 EST To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, the National Park Service (NPS) will reduce deer populations between January 2 and April 15, 2024, at Fort Dupont, Fort Washington and Greenbelt parks. These national parks in Washington, D.C. and Maryland are managed by National Capital Parks – East.  https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/nps-to-conduct-deer-population-reduction-operations-at-fort-dupont-fort-washington-and-greenbelt-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/get-ready-for-three-concerts-at-fort-dupont.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EST Fort Dupont Park will host three free concerts in October. Music lovers will find themselves nestled in between the fall foliage as they enjoy live performances at the historic Fort Dupont Park outdoor amphitheater. Every Saturday starting Oct. 7 through Oct. 21, bring your chairs and blankets for an evening filled with family fun and free live music starting at 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/get-ready-for-three-concerts-at-fort-dupont.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/public-invited-to-provide-comment-on-environmental-assessment-for-stream-and-wetland-restoration-project-at-fort-dupont-park.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Fort Dupont Creek stream and wetland restoration project at Fort Dupont Park in southeast Washington, D.C. The restoration is needed to improve the long-term stability of the multiple streams and improve downstream water quality for the Anacostia River watershed. The public is invited to review the EA and share comments Sept. 5 through Oct. 4.  https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/public-invited-to-provide-comment-on-environmental-assessment-for-stream-and-wetland-restoration-project-at-fort-dupont-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/celebrate-50-years-of-summer-concerts-at-fort-dupont-park.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:25:00 EST Join the National Park Service for evenings filled with family-fun and FREE live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. You won’t want to miss this year's lineup of local and national R&B, hip-hop, jazz and go-go musicians and groups. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/celebrate-50-years-of-summer-concerts-at-fort-dupont-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/join-the-national-park-service-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:16:00 EST Grab your chairs and blankets and join the National Park Service for an evening filled with family-fun and FREE, live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. The 50th Anniversary season will kick-off on Saturday, July 30 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/join-the-national-park-service-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,599,634 visitors to national parks in the District of Columbia spent $600,600,000 in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,293 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the District’s economy of $679,400,000.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Heading to a Washington, DC, national park this Labor Day weekend? Download the free DC Area National Parks App in the Apple and Google Play stores to find, explore and learn about parks in the Washington, DC, area. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/enjoy-the-2020-fort-dupont-park-summer-concert-series-online-starting-this-saturday.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:29:00 EST Join the National Park Service this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT for the first installment of the 2020 Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series. You’re invited to a live watch party of performances by We Are One X-perience Band and The New Soul Searchers with sounds by DJ Lance Reynolds.    https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/enjoy-the-2020-fort-dupont-park-summer-concert-series-online-starting-this-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:28:00 EST National Capital Parks-East has resumed issuing permits for demonstrations and special events. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/2019-summer-concert-lineup-announced.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:09:00 EST The National Park Service has announced the schedule and lineup for the 2019 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series schedule. Presented by the National Park Service, the 2019 Summer Event Series will take place every Saturday evening from July 20th through August 24, 2019 in beautiful Fort Dupont Park. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/2019-summer-concert-lineup-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/national-park-service-enters-final-phase-of-fort-dupont-park-road-rehabilitation-project.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is entering the final phase of the project to completely rehabilitate the roads in Fort Dupont Park. Beginning Monday, March 11, the National Park Service will close portions of Fort Davis Drive to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. This work follows the successful rehabilitation of Fort Dupont Drive that was completed in fall 2018. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/national-park-service-enters-final-phase-of-fort-dupont-park-road-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/national-park-service-reopens-rehabilitated-fort-dupont-drive.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:17:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) reopened Fort Dupont Drive on Sunday, December 16 after installing new asphalt, painting new markings, and cleaning road drainage systems. This work was the first in a multi-phase project to resurface all of the roads in Fort Dupont Park that will improve visitor experiences for years to come. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/national-park-service-reopens-rehabilitated-fort-dupont-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/second-phase-of-construction-on-fort-dupont-and-fort-davis-drives-in-southeast-washington-dc-starts-october-29.htm Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:54:00 EST On Monday, October 29, the National Park Service will begin the second phase of work to rehabilitate roads in Fort Dupont Park. The work will involve closing one lane on Fort Davis Drive. A flagger will direct one-way traffic while work is happening. All lanes of Fort Davis Drive will remain open during rush hour. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/second-phase-of-construction-on-fort-dupont-and-fort-davis-drives-in-southeast-washington-dc-starts-october-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/construction-starts-in-october-on-fort-dupont-and-fort-davis-drives-in-southeast-washington-dc.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:12:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to rehabilitate Fort Dupont and Fort Davis Drives in Southeast Washington, DC. Drivers should expect road closures to begin on or about October 1 and run through Spring 2019. The $4 million project will improve access by ensuring smoother, safer drives through Fort Dupont Park. To reduce inconveniences for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, the work will be performed in phases. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/construction-starts-in-october-on-fort-dupont-and-fort-davis-drives-in-southeast-washington-dc.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/national-park-service-preparing-to-repave-fort-dupont-and-fort-davis-drives.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:40:00 EST Much anticipated construction will begin this fall https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/national-park-service-preparing-to-repave-fort-dupont-and-fort-davis-drives.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/summer-concert-series-announced-for-fort-dupont-and-carter-barron-amphitheatre.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:29:00 EST NPS celebrates centennial with two parks, one summer concert series https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/summer-concert-series-announced-for-fort-dupont-and-carter-barron-amphitheatre.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/rock-creek-and-fort-dupont-park-second-phase.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:21:00 EST Rock Creek and Fort Dupont Park Second Phase of Picnic Fee Increases https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/rock-creek-and-fort-dupont-park-second-phase.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/feet-in-the-street-2012.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:16:00 EST The National Park Service will hold its fourth annual "Feet in the Street" Event on Saturday, September 22, 2012. We are excited to team up again this year with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and for the first time with the annual Car Free Day! It seemed only natural to join forces with this great program and help promote physical activity, green transportation choices, and community spirit. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/feet-in-the-street-2012.htm