Fort Barnard Community Gardens park
Fort Barnard Community Gardens
One of the main reasons to visit Fort Barnard Community Gardens is to see the various plants and vegetables that are grown there. The garden features a variety of produce, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs. Visitors can also learn about sustainable gardening practices and how to grow their own food.
In addition to the plants, Fort Barnard Community Gardens also has several points of interest to see. Visitors can check out the garden's bee hives, which produce honey used by local residents and businesses. The garden also features a composting area where visitors can learn about the benefits of composting and how to start their own compost pile.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the garden is located on the site of a former Civil War fort. Fort Barnard was built in 1861 to defend Washington, D.C. during the Civil War. Today, the garden serves as a reminder of the area's rich history.
The best time of year to visit Fort Barnard Community Gardens is in the spring and summer months, when the plants are in full bloom. Visitors can enjoy the warm weather and take in the beauty of the garden's many flowers and vegetables.
Overall, Fort Barnard Community Gardens is a wonderful place to visit for those interested in sustainable gardening practices, local history, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Fort Barnard Community Gardens, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Tract Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Marsden Tract Group Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Andrews Afb Military | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Louise F. Cosca Regional Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Burke Lake Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Fort Barnard Community Gardens as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fort Barnard Community Gardens
What can I do at Fort Barnard Community Gardens?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Fort Barnard Community Gardens?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Fort Barnard Community Gardens.