5% of Fort Washington’s land is conserved, and 98% of residents live within a half mile of a park
5% of Fort Washington’s land is conserved, about 114 acres. 118 acres are parks and preserves, 19 per 1,000 residents. 0.9 miles of mapped trail cross Fort Washington, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Mondauk Manor Park, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Camphill & Highland Athletic Complex
Mondauk Waters/Wentz Pond
Luther Klosterman Park
114 conserved acres
5% of Fort Washington’s land. Who manages Fort Washington’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondauk Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 46 | Open |
| Camphill & Highland Athletic Complex Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 29 | Open |
| Mondauk Manor Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 24 | Open |
| Mondauk Woods Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 6 | Open |
| Mondauk Waters Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 4 | Open |
| Municipal Land Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 3 | Open |
| Luther Klosterman Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 2 | Open |
2 places to go in Fort Washington
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
5.5 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Fort Washington: April to June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Fort Washington →
Fort Washington and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Upper Dublin Township | 8% | 1.2 | 30 | 99% | A |
| Ambler | 5% | 1.4 | 4 | 99%+ | A− |
| Whitemarsh Township | 17% | 2.4 | 53 | 90% | A+ |
| Springfield Township | 9% | 1.4 | 8 | 95% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Fort Washington
Where can I hike in Fort Washington?
The longest trail networks: Mondauk Manor Park, 0.2 miles; Camphill & Highland Athletic Complex, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Fort Washington’s trails?
Mondauk Manor Park and Camphill & Highland Athletic Complex don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Fort Washington?
5.5 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.4 of painted or protected lanes and 5.0 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Fort Washington?
24,583 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Fort Washington or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 118 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Fort Washington neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →