Fort Slocum Park National Park
Urban park on former Civil War fort site
Park in northeast Washington, D.C., located on former Civil War earthworks; locals and visitors use its trails, playgrounds and open lawns.
Fort Slocum Park at a Glance#
Address: Fort Slocum Park, NE Washington, D.C. (part of Fort Circle Park linear system)
Hours: Parkland - daily dawn-dusk
How to Get to Fort Slocum Park#
From central D.C., take the Metro to Fort Totten (Red/Green/Yellow lines) and then a bus or a 15-25 minute bike ride northeast into the Fort Circle Park corridor. Limited street parking is available on adjacent neighborhood streets.
Tips for Visiting Fort Slocum Park#
- If coming by Metro, use the Fort Totten station and then a short bus or bike ride to the park to avoid the narrow neighborhood streets.
- Bring a camera with a telephoto lens in fall-autumn leaves set off the earthen walls and the monuments.
- Check National Park Service or DC Parks notices before visiting; occasional trail work or events can close parts of the site.
Best Time to Visit Fort Slocum Park#
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of comfortable weather and clear viewing of the Civil War-era earthworks.
Weather & Climate near Fort Slocum Park#
Fort Slocum Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1089 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 6° | -3° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 8° | -1° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 13° | 5° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.6h |
| July | Very Good | 19° - 31° | 25° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.4h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 24° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -2° - 9° | 1° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
