Fort Foote Park: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

About Fort Foote Park

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.

1 current NPS alert

Park Closure: Fort Foote Park Closed

Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Fort Foote Park page on nps.gov

Weather Information

Summer
are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Winter
are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall.

Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.

Operating Hours

The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and improve the visitor experience. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot and gravel roadway, replacing parking barriers, removing the abandoned restroom facility and reseeding the area, and replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans.