Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

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Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm is a National Park Service site preserving an early-1800's plantation as well as natural landscapes along the Potomac River shoreline. Visitors can learn about farming and history or enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Mission:
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired, the natural and cultural resources and values of t

he national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. General Information:
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06/20/2026

🎆 Coming July 3, 2026 — Celebrate 250 Years of American History with “It Took a Nation: The Revolutionary History of Marshall Hall” 🎆

Join us in exploring the rich and revolutionary history of the Marshall Hall property through ranger talks, living history, and more!

Stop by anytime from 3-7 P.M. and feel free to stay late to watch the Mount Vernon fireworks across the river.

For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/14ctQvhwVMo/

NPS Photo/Marcey Frutchey

06/19/2026

📆 Still need plans this Juneteenth weekend?

Head to Anacostia Park’s roller skating pavilion on Sunday for an afternoon of celebration through creativity, community, and stories of liberation. 🎉

We’ve got art, line dancing, and more planned from 3 – 6 PM, so come on down! Did we mention you can make your own tote bag to take home, too? 😉

More information⏩ https://go.nps.gov/anac/juneteenth

Photo: NPS / Marcey Frutchey

“Ok, you operate the gas, and I’ll steer!” We’re not sure that Elodie and Tama, the hen and rooster pictured here, can f...
06/17/2026

“Ok, you operate the gas, and I’ll steer!”

We’re not sure that Elodie and Tama, the hen and rooster pictured here, can figure out how to drive the UTV, but chickens are more intelligent than we give them credit for.

Through scientific research, it turns out chickens aren’t “bird-brained” at all! Scientists have learned that chickens have communication skills on par with some primates, can solve complex problems, make decisions by considering their past experiences and knowledge of the situation, and even experience empathy.

So maybe we should be more concerned about Tama and Elodie taking a joy ride…

NPS Photo/M. Woollard

06/16/2026

Tap into your creative side at Anacostia Park’s own Juneteenth celebration, “It’s Up to Us!” ✊
📍 Skating Pavilion
🗓️ June 21
🕒 3–6 PM

Whether busting moves with DMV Pressure or decorating your own tote bag, prepare for an exciting afternoon of festivities!

Get more information ➡️ https://go.nps.gov/anac/juneteenth

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

📍 Not all who wander are lost; in fact, they might be a Trail Ambassador! 📍 In our brand-new volunteer position, you can...
06/16/2026

📍 Not all who wander are lost; in fact, they might be a Trail Ambassador! 📍

In our brand-new volunteer position, you can choose a portion of the Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail to care for and maintain. 👀📝⛏️

The trail winds 6.5 miles through several Civil War-era forts in six sections from which to choose. Trail Ambassadors visit their selected segment at least once a month to check on and improve its conditions. 🥾🚶‍

Pick amongst these trail stretches:

1. Fort Place SE to Marion Barry Avenue SE (~0.6 mile one-way)
2. Marion Barry Avenue SE to Park Drive SE (~1.1 mile one-way)
*Please note: the linked map displays “Good Hope Rd SE”, the former name of Marion Barry Avenue*
3. Branch Avenue SE to Massachusetts Avenue SE (~1 mile one-way)
4. Massachusetts Avenue SE to Ridge Road SE (~1.5 miles one-way)
5. Ridge Road SE to Benning Road NE (~1.1 mile one-way)
6. Benning Road NE/Fort Mahan Park circular trail to Grant Street NE (~1 mile one-way)

See each section’s start, end, and general route with this handy map:
🗺️https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=8be3e5bf-585c-4c66-9c00-05b76b17a278

Craving some wanderlust on this sprawling, historical pathway? Apply today to become a Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail Ambassador ▶️ https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord?listing=a09SJ00000NJkd1YAD

NPS photo

🌞🚶‍➡️Oxon Cove's scenic trail is always bustling in summer, but pollution washed up alongside it? That's a total bummer....
06/16/2026

🌞🚶‍➡️Oxon Cove's scenic trail is always bustling in summer, but pollution washed up alongside it? That's a total bummer. 🚯👎

That's why we need your help removing litter from the cove's shoreline this Sunday! Sign up & get more info here ⤵️
https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord?listing=a09SJ00000O3hSPYAZ

Photo: NPS/Conall Rubin-Thomas

Celebrate with small actions that add up—drive mindfully, leash pets, and leave turtles where you find them. At Oxon C...
06/12/2026

Celebrate with small actions that add up—drive mindfully, leash pets, and leave turtles where you find them.

At Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm, every individual turtle matters, and your choices help keep native populations strong. Learn how scientists are working with NPS to help out: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/turtles-in-trouble.htm

Photo Credit: Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.

🗺️ Choose your own adventure as a Trail Ambassador! 🗺️ Volunteer to help care for the Civil War Defenses of Washington T...
06/10/2026

🗺️ Choose your own adventure as a Trail Ambassador! 🗺️

Volunteer to help care for the Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail—and choose the section you want to work on!

This 6.5‑mile trail connects five Civil War–era forts across southeast/northeast Washington, DC, offering a mix of scenery, history, and outdoor exploration.

As a Trail Ambassador, you’ll select, monitor, and maintain your own trail section. Tasks include trimming overgrown vegetation, removing litter, noting trail conditions, and helping visitors.

Which fort calls to you?

- Fort Stanton, with its original masonry bastions?

- Fort Davis, lined with splendid, towering trees?

- Fort Dupont, home to summer concerts and rolling hills?

- Fort Chaplin, a peaceful green pocket in a busy cityscape?

- Fort Mahan, full of hidden-gem walking paths?

Whichever you choose, you’ll play an important role in conserving the Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail for everyone who enjoys it. Show your fort-itude and apply today: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord?listing=a09SJ00000NJkd1YAD

Photo: NPS / Conall Rubin-Thomas

Sometimes you reach into a bramble bush and come out with a handful of berries, and sometimes you come out with an angry...
06/05/2026

Sometimes you reach into a bramble bush and come out with a handful of berries, and sometimes you come out with an angry mother hen and 19 eggs. 🥚

At least, that’s what happened to one of our Rangers when she went looking for Daisy, one of the year-old barred rock hens. Apparently, Daisy decided that the coop wasn’t safe enough and that a bramble bush was much better. Chickens naturally look for nesting spots they consider safe and hidden to incubate their eggs.

You can see Daisy back at the coop and give her some applause for somehow successfully hiding her 19 eggs from staff.

NPS Photo/M. Woollard

06/02/2026

Juneteenth is coming up soon, and we’ve got an exciting celebration planned for the weekend!

Join us for “Juneteenth at Anacostia Park — It’s Up to Us,” an afternoon honoring liberation through the powers of community, art, and self-reliance. Held on June 21 at the Roller Skating Pavilion from 3 – 6 PM, this public event invites you to Learn, Make, Move, and Share your freedom by:

👜 Creating your own tote bags!
🕺 Joining in on some line dancing!
💡Delving into local history + stories of community resilience!
🙌 And more *free* activities!

Good vibes, great people, and a grand time await you in Anacostia, so come out for some joyous Juneteenth fun! We hope to see you there!

Learn more about this occasion 👉 https://go.nps.gov/anac/juneteenth

Photo: NPS / Gabby Napolitano

Address

6411 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD
20745

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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+17712081536

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