Park Site

Piscataway Park

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Overview

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.

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Weather

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.

Key Facts

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Photos of Piscataway Park.

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Things to do

Discover Piscataway Park.

view of a wooden boat ramp, shoreline and water

Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove Park

1-2 Days

The on-road bicycling route between Smallwood State Park and Oxon Cove Park makes connections with parks and historic sites.

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Two National Park Service interns show their passport stamp collection at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

5-10 Minutes

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 one.

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