Fort Washington Park

Lighthouse Area Closed

A section of Fort Washington Park, including the area around the Fort Washington Lighthouse and nearby sidewalks, will be closed from 12:00 a.m. on May 9, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2025.

Helicopter Training at Fort Washington Park – June 5

Visitors may see or hear low-flying helicopters in Fort Washington Park on June 5 during a scheduled training exercise; please follow all law enforcement direction on site.

Picnic Area Closure at Fort Washington Park

The D1 Picnic Area will be closed April 15–November 15, 2025, and remain closed afterward per the Superintendent’s Compendium schedule.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:22AM EST until December 31 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

3:22 AM — 11:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Gale Warning issued December 30 at 3:22AM EST until December 30 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

3:22 AM — 11:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:22AM EST until December 30 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

3:22 AM — 11:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

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