FORT HUNT (VA)

Description
Welcome to Fort Hunt Park. The George Washington Memorial Parkway manages this popular picnic area which has a variety of shelters and areas available for reservation. Located just 11 miles south of Washington, D. C., not far from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, the park's proximity to the Nation's Capital influenced its history from the colonial era to the present. This site has been part of George Washington's farm, a Spanish-American War coastal fortification, and the setting for top-secret WWII military intelligence operations. Reservations for the calendar year open on January 2nd. Learn more about Fort Hunt Park at www.nps.gov/gwmp Area A Area A features a large pavilion with picnic tables that can seat up to 350 people, open field space, a softball field, and 2 volleyball courts. Restrooms adjoin the pavilion. Other amenities exclusive to Area A include: Amplified music is allowed at Area A, electricity (15 AMPS) is available, and a stage and fireplace are located in the pavilion. There is also a small playground, open to the public, near the pavilion. This site is handicap accessible. Please note available parking is limited to 155 parking spaces, there is no overflow parking. Large picnics must plan carpooling, busing, or shuttles. Parking on the grass and curbside parking are prohibited at Fort Hunt Park. **********Area A - Sunday Evenings Advisory********** Memorial Day - Labor Day: Fort Hunt sponsors a Sunday evening 7:00 PM summer concert series at Area A for the general public. Permitees are required to vacate the pavilion by 6:00 PM in order that this space is available for the concert. Area B Area B features an adequate shelter with picnic tables that can seat up to 250 people, open field space, a softball field, and restrooms nearby. Available parking is 144 parking spaces. Amplified music is prohibited in this area. Parking on the grass or curbside, along the road, is prohibited. Area C-1 There is no shelter on site C-1. This area features picnic tables in a rustic wooded area and a nearby open field. Seating for 100 people is available. Public restrooms are available across the street. Available parking is limited to approximately 45 parking spaces. Amplified music is prohibited in this area. Parking on the grass or curbside, along the road, is prohibited. Area C-2 Area C-2 features an adequate shelter with picnic tables that can seat up to 120 people. Open field space is nearby, public restrooms are available across the street. Available parking is limited to approximately 45 parking spaces. Amplified music is prohibited in this area. Parking on the grass or curbside, along the road, is prohibited. Area C-3 Area C-3 has no shelter on the site. This area features picnic tables in a rustic wooded area and a nearby open field (seats 120 people). Public restrooms are available across the street. Available parking is limited to approximately 45 parking spaces. Amplified music is prohibited in this area. Parking on the grass or curbside, along the road, is prohibited. Area D Area D features an adequate shelter with picnic tables that can seat up to 100 people, a softball field, and an open field. Please note this area has only Port-A-Let restrooms. Public restrooms are within walking distance. Amplified music is prohibited in this area. This site has only 32 parking spaces. Arrangements should be made to carpool. Parking on the grass or curbside, along the road, is prohibited.