The clearest concern at Fort Foote Park is the surrounding county's violent crime rate, which sits at 447 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2023 — nearly four times the national average. While the park's natural hazard record is modest, Prince George's County logged 10 thunderstorm wind events last year, making storm exposure a secondary risk worth tracking.
Plan your visits during daylight hours and leave before dusk, as crime risk in urban-adjacent parks typically rises after dark. Secure all valuables in your vehicle's trunk before you exit — visible bags or electronics invite break-ins. For the wind events, download a radar app like MyRadar before you head out so you can monitor incoming thunderstorms in real time and move back to your car before conditions deteriorate.
Top recorded hazards in Prince George's County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Thunderstorm Wind 10
- Flood 1
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About Fort Foote Park
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.
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.