Battery Kemble Park

Battery Kemble Park features earthen fortifications positioned 387 feet above the Potomac River, surrounded by dense forest and traversed by Maddox Branch.

The Union Army constructed this defensive position in autumn 1861, installing two 100-pound Parrott rifles to protect Chain Bridge and Aqueduct Bridge.

The park stands as part of the Fort Circle Parks, preserving military earthworks while providing recreational spaces for Washington residents.

Visitors can access the park through the northwest entrance on Chain Bridge Road, where a small parking lot accommodates three vehicles.

During winter months, the steep hills within Battery Kemble Park transform into natural slopes for sledding and cross-country skiing activities.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Part of: Fort Circle Parks

Address: 3035 Chain Bridge Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016 20016 20016

Website: https://nps.gov/places/battery-kemble.htm

GPS coordinates: 38.93028,-77.09556

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:19