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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The gates have been opened...Our youngest chickens are only about four months old, and they are in the midst of explorin...
09/05/2026

The gates have been opened...

Our youngest chickens are only about four months old, and they are in the midst of exploring their new world. What better way to do that than with the good old eyeball?

Chickens have eyes on the sides of their heads, which give them a wide range of vision. This helps them spot danger from nearly every direction, but it also gives them space to be curious and discover new things. Like new sources of food, for example.

The youngsters already know to associate humans with food, but they are still cautious by nature. Some of them still stick close to the coop. It may be a bit of time before Tater Tot here and her sisters will be regularly showing up to our daily chicken feedings.

Even so, come join us at 10:00am every day to feed our flock of 28 chickens, and maybe you can be the first visitor to feed Tater Tot!

NPS Photo/A. Calta

09/04/2026

🎆Coming October 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 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to enjoy living history and exhibitor displays and join us at 1:00 pm for a wreath‑laying ceremony honoring the Marshalls’ Revolutionary War service.

For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EfCcfwuBZ/

NPS Photo/ M. Frutchey

You know that feeling when you walk out the front door and think you’ve stumbled on a crime scene?No? Just us?Don’t worr...
09/03/2026

You know that feeling when you walk out the front door and think you’ve stumbled on a crime scene?

No? Just us?

Don’t worry about Lulu here, though! She’s just enjoying the sun. Just like a human might lay out on a towel on the beach to catch some rays, Lulu has decided the spot with the best sun is the mat in front of the visitor center to sun her feathers.

She does this, not only because it simply feels great, but also to regulate her temperature, help the natural oils spread more evenly on her feathers, and kill any parasites.

So, take a deep breath next time you’re at the farm and you see one of the chickens splayed on the ground, she may just be soaking up the sun.

NPS Photo/M. Woollard

â›”CLOSURE ALERT for Fort Foote Park.â›”The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. Fort F...
09/03/2026

â›”CLOSURE ALERT for Fort Foote Park.â›”

The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. Fort Foote Park will be closed beginning at 12:00 am on September 3, 2026 until January 31, 2027 at 11:59 pm.

This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and improve the visitor experience. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot and gravel roadway, replacing parking barriers, removing the abandoned restroom facility and reseeding the area, and replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans.

The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.

Still need Saturday plans? Get moving and celebrate National Park Week with a ranger guided hike! Join a ranger and expl...
08/28/2026

Still need Saturday plans?

Get moving and celebrate National Park Week with a ranger guided hike!

Join a ranger and explore our Woodlot Trail and learn how Oxon Hill Farm fits into America’s story.

Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this half mile walk through uneven terrain.

To join this program please meet at the visitor center at 11:30 a.m.

For additional information : https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=752B2E8F-A056-329D-0E14EF5A3B0A2225

NPS Photo/ J. Alvares

🌲Celebrate National Park Week with a ranger guided hike on our Woodlot Trail! 🌲Learn about the people and animals that h...
08/26/2026

🌲Celebrate National Park Week with a ranger guided hike on our Woodlot Trail! 🌲

Learn about the people and animals that have called Oxon Hill Farm and Oxon Cove Park home throughout its long history.

Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this half mile walk through uneven terrain.

Meet by the visitor center at 11:30 a.m.

We hope to see you there!

For more information ➡️ https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=752B2E8F-A056-329D-0E14EF5A3B0A2225

NPS Photo/ J. Alvares

🎉 Happy 110th birthday to the National Park Service! 🎂On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Ac...
08/25/2026

🎉 Happy 110th birthday to the National Park Service! 🎂

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, officially creating the National Park Service. In 1916 the National Park Service consisted of only 35 parks and monuments, today that number is over 400.

To celebrate we decided to make a “cake” to share with our feathered friends! Our chickens both young and old decided to partake in the tasty celebration.

Here’s to 110 more years!

NPS Photo/ J. Alvares, C .LaBarge, M. Woollard

National Park Service

â›”CLOSURE ALERT for Farmington Landing.â›”The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Farmington Landing. ...
08/24/2026

â›”CLOSURE ALERT for Farmington Landing.â›”

The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Farmington Landing. Farmington Landing will be closed beginning at 12:00 am on August 24, 2026, until December 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and improve the visitor experience. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot, replacing parking barriers, replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans, and installing new fishing rod holders.

The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.

Sometimes when you stare into the bush, something stares back.Although our boxwood is a frequent hideout for our chicken...
08/21/2026

Sometimes when you stare into the bush, something stares back.

Although our boxwood is a frequent hideout for our chickens, they are by no means its only occupants. Here, a black rat snake scopes the landscape from a concealed position. They are silent predators who mostly go after small animals like rodents, as their name implies. They generally steer clear of humans and are not venomous.

Black rat snakes are not a threat to our adult chickens, who are too big for them to menace. That said, this species has been known to enter the farm’s coop to grab eggs. They even try catching small birds that are within reach. They are resourceful predators that rely on stealth to avoid detection.

Photo credit: NPS photo/A. Calta

Happy, hairy pigproudly eating old yogurtbest day of her life. On we invite you all to embrace your inner poet and let...
08/18/2026

Happy, hairy pig

proudly eating old yogurt

best day of her life.

On we invite you all to embrace your inner poet and let your creativity flow! With no pressure to be the next Robert Frost, we can really let it all out on the page.

We invite you to come out to the farm and write poetry about our quirky farm animals. From pigs with bad table etiquette (like Petal here) to goats with a penchant for the dramatics, there’s no shortage of inspiration at Oxon Hill Farm.

Where do you find creative inspiration?

NPS Photo/N. Hewchuck

National Park Service

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

Telephone

+17712081536

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