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Piscataway Park

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About Piscataway Park

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home to National Colonial Farm.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Mid-Atlantic
State
Maryland
Designation
Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Piscataway Park.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tue
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wed
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thu
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Fri
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sat
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sun
6:00AM - 10:00PM

Piscataway Park, including Accokeek Creek Boardwalk, Farmington Landing, and Marshall Hall, is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and for vehicle access through gated areas from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Weather and when to go

Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.

Getting there

The National Colonial Farm: From the Capital Beltway (I495/95) from southbound take Exit 3, to MD210 South/Indian Head Highway. Travel approximately 9 miles, at the traffic light by B&J Carryout turn right on Livingston Road (please note that Livingston Road crosses MD210 several times) Drive one block and turn right on Biddle Road. At the stop sign, turn left on Bryan Point Road and follow about 3.5 miles. National Colonial Farm will be on the right.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607
Official site
nps.gov/pisc

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Piscataway Park

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Things to do in Piscataway Park

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

    Hands-On · about 15 min

    Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each…

  • See Mount Vernon From Piscataway Park

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 1.3 hours

    As a scenic easement meant to preserve the view from Mt. Vernon, Piscataway Park is a testament to the rich history of the Potomac River.

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