https://www.nps.gov/pisc News releases from Piscataway Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/fowa-marina-rfp.htm Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park. The NPS is seeking an operator that will continue to attract an array of boating and recreational visitors and serve the surrounding community. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/fowa-marina-rfp.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/nps-invites-public-to-meeting-about-fort-washington-marina.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:37:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the community to join a public meeting on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Prince George’s County Police Department District VII public meeting room to learn more about the future of the Fort Washington Marina in Piscataway Park. The NPS will share updates about the management of the marina, and there will be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/nps-invites-public-to-meeting-about-fort-washington-marina.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/-5-6-million-invested-from-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-repair-bridges-and-roads-at-national-parks-in-eastern-d-c-and-maryland.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will invest more than $5.6 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for deferred and preventative maintenance on 20 bridges along the Baltimore-Washington and Suitland parkways, and more than 25 other places to improve roads and parking lots at national parks in eastern Washington, D.C., and Maryland. These include repairs in Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Oxon Hill Farm and Piscataway Park. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/-5-6-million-invested-from-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-repair-bridges-and-roads-at-national-parks-in-eastern-d-c-and-maryland.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/lease-negotiations-extended-for-fort-washington-marina-in-maryland.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:13:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has extended negotiations for the long-term lease of Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park. The negotiations, previously expected to end Jan. 9, have been extended 60 days. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/lease-negotiations-extended-for-fort-washington-marina-in-maryland.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/lease-negotiations-underway-for-fort-washington-marina-in-maryland.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is negotiating a long-term lease with a potential operator for Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/lease-negotiations-underway-for-fort-washington-marina-in-maryland.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-looking-for-a-fort-washington-marina-operator.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park in Maryland. The NPS is seeking an operator that will continue to attract an array of boating and recreation visitors and serve the surrounding community. Potential operators are invited to submit their proposals through September 5. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-looking-for-a-fort-washington-marina-operator.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.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/pisc/learn/news/new-business-opportunity-at-fort-washington-marina.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:47:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term competitive lease opportunity for Fort Washington Marina along Piscataway Creek with access to the Potomac River in Maryland. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative operator who’s committed to providing outstanding visitor services and to improving marina facilities. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/new-business-opportunity-at-fort-washington-marina.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/pisc/learn/news/help-shape-the-future-of-fort-washington-marina-on-february-27.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) wants to know what services and opportunities you’d like to see at Fort Washington Marina. Should we offer more non-motorized boating opportunities? What types of boat repair services are needed? Would you like to see food and drink services? Help the NPS answer these questions and more at an upcoming public workshop. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/help-shape-the-future-of-fort-washington-marina-on-february-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/statement-on-proud-mary-restaurant.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:16:00 EST On August 20, 2018, the National Park Service terminated its contract with Proud Mary, Inc., and as a result Proud Mary Restaurant is now closed. The National Park Service will take proposals for businesses to operate at Fort Washington Marina in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/statement-on-proud-mary-restaurant.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/maryland-department-of-natural-resources-extends-oversight-of-fort-washington-marina-through-november-11.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:28:00 EST FORT WASHINGTON, Md. – To keep the Fort Washington Marina open and safe, Maryland Department of Natural Resources has agreed to extend operational oversight of the marina through Nov. 11, while Coastal Properties Management, Inc. works to secure insurance required to operate a marina on federal land. The National Park Service expects to assume operational management of the marina Nov. 12. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/maryland-department-of-natural-resources-extends-oversight-of-fort-washington-marina-through-november-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/second-fort-washington-marina-informational-meeting-scheduled-for-september-19.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:12:00 EST Please join us at the Accokeek Public Library on September 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/second-fort-washington-marina-informational-meeting-scheduled-for-september-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/national-park-service-to-resume-operational-responsibility-at-fort-washington-marina.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:49:00 EST Fort Washington Marina has been managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources since 1986 through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service. Both agencies are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and uninterrupted visitor services at Fort Washington Marina. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/national-park-service-to-resume-operational-responsibility-at-fort-washington-marina.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/invasive-plant-management-plant.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 07:37:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public scoping comments on an Invasive Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for 15 national parks in the greater Washington DC region. https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/invasive-plant-management-plant.htm https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:52:00 EST Washington D.C. Area National Parks Join Find Your Park Movement National Park Week 2015 Encourages Everyone To Find Your Park https://www.nps.gov/pisc/learn/news/Find-Your-Park-Movement.htm