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Fort Reno Park, Washington, DC

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Fort Reno Park

Stand on the highest natural ground in Washington, where a Civil War fort once watched for Confederate troops, now a grassy park in Tenleytown.

Bounded by Nebraska Avenue, Fessenden Street, Belt Road and Chesapeake Street NW, Tenleytown · Washington, DC

About Fort Reno Park

Fort Reno Park in Tenleytown holds the highest natural point in the District of Columbia. During the Civil War, Fort Reno grew into the largest of the forts guarding the capital, and in July 1864 its signal tower was the first to see Jubal Early's Confederates approaching from Rockville. The earthworks were later graded down for a reservoir, so today you find open lawns, a community garden and ball fields rather than walls. The bandstand by the reservoir has hosted a free summer concert series since 1968. The National Park Service owns most of the land, and there is no fee.

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