Fort Washington State Park - Flourtown Day Use Area

Thanks State of PA for this beautiful picnic and barbecue park. The facilities are well maintained. There is room to play outdoor games, a path leading to a creek for fishing, and friendly birds that come right up to your picnic table.

Beautiful park! My place when I need to getaway 😎

Fort Washington State Park is a multi-sectional park connected by county park lands allowing for the continuous hiking of the Green Ribbon Preserve Trail. You'll also see signs saying the Wissahickon Trail as it follows the Wissahickon Creek. The park combines recreational activities with areas of historical significance.
The Fort Hill section is across from the park office. While the fort is gone, a section of field is surrounded by cut and stacked trees suggesting a typical defense for the troops.
Also near the office is the Clifton House which was built in 1801. It is now a library and museum run by the Fort Washington Historical Society. On the way to the main park, you'll find Mather's Mill built in 1820. This is currently under private ownership.
The Militia Mill area is the largest and most varied. Walking and picnicking are the major activities, but many visitors come for the hawk watch decks especially in September and October.
Picnic tables are plentiful and scattered around the play areas and ballfields. There are two pavilions here for larger groups.
The park has a large number of dogwoods. I've included of picture of some by the volleyball court.
The disc golf course appears well designed and challenging.
There is a camping area but only for groups.
Fishing the Wissahickon can get you trout in spring but only warm water fish as you get into summer.
In winter you can cross country ski and sled.
The Flourtown Area features a ballfield with lots of picnic tables and a volleyball court, but currently the net is missing.
Behind the ballfield you'll see a sign indicating a wetland project is under way (see picture). Behind the volleyball court is a group pavilion. Keep in mind this is a long distance from the parking lot to have to carry supplies.
For events at this park visit: events dcnr pa
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Terrific trails. Baseball field. Picnic tables. Different trails. Long and short. Creek runs through. Very nice place for nature. A place to relax, picnic, walk, jog, or hang out with friends. Wonderful. Carry in carry out. No trash cans. People need to take care of it.

Been coming here for years w varied areas to park and visit this Fort Washington State park, Green ribbon trail. Follows Wissahicken Creek with many scenic overlooks. Bikes, runners, walking a or without dog on varied stone or paved paths, the day use area has a covered pavilion, bathroom, baseball area, picnic benches, and charcoal bbq grills.