Fort Hunt Park
| Address: | 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-439-7325 |
| Site: | nps.gov |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
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Petra Holden
This is a huge National Park Service location, primarily containing five large parking lots/picnic areas that may be reserved, some with large covered tables and restroom access. Theres a mile-long one-way road for walkers, bikers as well as car traffic; the picnic areas lie within this one mile circle, as well as a few softball fields and quite a bit of empty space and forest. There are free concerts at the pavilion in summer. There is some history here, as well - gun ramparts greet visitors at the entrance. There is also a sandy playground, unshaded and a bit far from parking. In the fall months, the trees here are SPECTACULAR.
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R Reid-Smith
Excellent park for a picnic. The park road is a loop and is nice for bike riding or skating. There is a large covered pavilion and plenty of shaded spots to put down a blanket or sit on a bench. The grounds also have military history. It housed Fort Hunt during the Spanish American war. There are still several batteries left that can be seen. Kids love climbing around them. The fort also housed intelligence agents during WW2. There are plaques all over the park explaining the history.
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Patrick Callahan
On weekends a popular place for people to walk their dogs. Unfortunately some dog walkers think it is a dog park and do not keep their dogs on a lead. I have been charged and chased a few times. If you are hoping for a quiet place to relax you may be disappointed. There are often large parties using the pavilion or picnic areas playing loud music. There are also groups running engine driven RC vehicles which are quite loud.
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Dave Faris
A nice, safe place to run. Most of the bathroom facilities are open April to October, but the main one by the entrance is open year-round. Through most of the park, the cars are restricted to using a single lane at only 15mph, leaving the other lane for pedestrians and joggers. Park is closed 10p to 6am, but Ive never tried to get in during those hours, so I dont know if they actually close the gate.
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Andrew Matteson
Fort hunt park features open fields, baseball parks, picnic areas, and many historical landmarks. The landmarks date back to cannon fortifications prepared for the Spanish american war and federal/military during the great depression and WWII. Although there are useful signs explaining the rich history, they seem under represented compared to the baseball and picnic uses.
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Scotty ST
My friend rented a plot here for a decent price and made for a great day with friends. We used the land to hold field day events for more than 30 people. Great parking area and bathrooms were clean. You can have alcohol here too which was a big plus. Just clean up afterwards.
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Todd Meade
Great post nestled between a residential neighborhood and the George Washington Parkway/Potomac River. Wide open green spaces and picnic shelters. Lots of historical structures related to the old fort at the site. Also, the site housed WW2 enemy prisoners of war.
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Javier Chavez
Love this place. Its not only a historic site, its also a great place to bring the family and have a picnic or a cookout. Plenty of parking space and you can rent sections ahead of time if you want a little more privacy for a birthday party, informal meeting etc.
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John Griffiths
Good park with accessible accommodation s, plenty of field space to play with large groups, historic military structures and a very nice jogging/biking path on its perimeter leading along the Potomac River.
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Joseph Eisenmann
Have had a few company picnics here and its always great. We reserve a pavilion each year. It comes with picnic tables, a stage, restrooms, and more. Theres a baseball field, volleyball, and historic sites.
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Gary Tobin
Ride the bike, walk the dog, walk yourself around the one mile loop. Picnic with family and friends. Clean rest rooms, convenient to Mt. Vernon and the GW Parkway. Another NOVA treasure.
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Jeremy Markey
The forts are neat and if you want a quiet place to get away from the crowds with something neat to look at and a playground for kids it could fit the bill. I was unimpressed.
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Walker Kerwin
Great place for large picnics. Walk around is 1 mile exactly. Horses to pet. Lots of toilets. Feels wild in a tame area. Clean. Always cooler than other places in summer.
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Chris Santillo
A wonderful park with lots of grass, picnic pavilions, playground, restrooms, volleyball, historic points of interest, and some sledding hills.
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Sharon Robinson
Weve had a couple of family/friend gatherings with picnics and games. Its large enough that you are not elbow-to-elbow with others.
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Simon Alebachew
Beautiful place. Beautiful skyline. Run, bike have a picnic or what have you! Just too beautiful. So glad I live near by!
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Richard Boly
Saw a fisherman pull out the biggest fish I have ever seen from the Potomac - probably a carp, but impressive nontheless.
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Josh Wortman
Great park for bike riding (around the loop). Also gorgeous in the Autumn with the leaves changing... perfect for photos.
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Don H
Great park for events. Nice open spaces and a large covers dining area can be reserved. Lots of easy fee parking.
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Joel Sartain
Large space. Plenty of shades and tables. Everything is a bit old but very functional and quiet.
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Donner Correia
Great paths for walking, biking, plenty of spots for picnics and very clean and well kept.
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Brian Maze
Nice park with some military ruins. Not too far away is some beautiful spots on the Potomac.
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Dori Belanger
Plenty of play area, picnic areas and play sets for kids. Nice pavilions. Historical area.
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Micah Williams
Big and spacious. Well kept. In a historic area. Good fun to have for picnics and potlucks!
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Jeison Arcos
The park is pissing its attractiveness, the have removed the children playground.
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Ali B
Clean, well kept facility. Beautiful scenery, right along the Potomac river.
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Daniel Eling
Fantastic place for a picnic, with easy access to GW Parkway and Trail
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Stephen Yanchuk
Volley Ball courts and play grounds among some cool structures.
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Joe Boutte
Great location for walking, riding, relaxing, and cookouts!
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Rachel LeQuire
Great for picnics, short hikes, playing games in open field
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Alex Filip
Big open spaces with good facilities. Nice restful place.
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Thomas Dennis
IT IS SAFE PLACE TO WALK And HAVE FUN IN JESUS NAME AMEN
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George Brooks
Good place to bring fAmily and ride or walk the trails
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Nouraiz Maqsood
Good place to be but needs cleaning and maintenance.
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Sv M
good place to chill with friends or family
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Julian Gudger
Great space for outdoor run family fun.
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Christopher Hydrick
Beautiful open space.. well manicured.
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Cindy Orth
Summer concert series on Sundays.
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Ana Avalos
best place to spend an afternoon.
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Edgardo Rivera
Great park for picnic and hiking
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Buddy Newell
Great nature at this park!!
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Neal Kumar
Huge park with pavilions
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Marcos Torres
Nice place to relax.
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bls txi
Cool hidden history
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Zahra Carpenter
Great picnic areas!
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hello kitty
Very nice place
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Lionel Preval
Good for groups
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Gabriela Arevalo
It has turtle
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Adeeb Nablsi
It is so nice
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Ecaterina Leonova
Nice place...
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Maria W
Great park
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Bill Wells
Nice walk
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Martin Jaimez
Clean
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