Dupont Park, Residential park in Southeast Washington, United States
Dupont Park is a residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington DC surrounded by the larger green spaces of Fort Davis and Fort Dupont Parks. The area features trees, open grounds, and recreational facilities that connect the surrounding parks into a continuous natural corridor.
The area sits near Fort Davis and Fort Dupont, two Civil War defensive fortifications built in the 1860s to protect Washington DC. These military installations were part of the city's defensive ring during the conflict.
The Fort Dupont Ice Arena here is where residents gather to skate and play hockey during winter months. It serves as a social hub that brings the neighborhood together throughout the skating season.
The neighborhood falls under Ward 7 administration and has direct access via Pennsylvania Avenue SE and Branch Avenue. Plan your visit using local transit options to navigate the area easily.
The neighborhood maintains distinct boundaries from Fort Dupont Park and is completely separate from the Northwest's Dupont Circle, which has a very different character focused on arts and culture. Many visitors mistake the two areas because of the similar name.
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