Oxon Hill Farm in Maryland
PARK OVERVIEW
Oxon Cove Park is the name of the park in which Oxon Hill Farm is located. The farm is the main tourist attraction. It is open daily, and people of all ages are welcome to participate in free programs such as feeding chickens and guided tours of the farm buildings. Some of the buildings have agriculture exhibits inside, and there is antique farm equipment and machinery from the early 1900s on display at various places around the property. Oxon Cove Park itself has a short hiking trail and a path that leads down to Oxon Cove, a popular spot for fishing and bird watching. The park is located in Maryland on the border with Washington, D. C., directly across the Potomac River from Alexandria, Virginia.
The land of Oxon Cove Park has been used as a farm ever since it was settled back in the late 1600s, but it wasn’t until 1967 that it became part of the National Capital Parks East unit of America’s National Park system. The idea was to develop a park where inner city residents of Washington, D. C., could come to experience farm life for an afternoon. Oxon Hill Farm re-creates an early 1900s farm, and while it started out as a petting zoo of sorts, today it is much more education-oriented. It is a favorite of families with children and a popular destination for school groups from the Washington area.
Cow at Oxon Hill Farm in Maryland
OPERATING HOURS
Oxon Hill Park is open daily for pedestrians from 6 AM to 10 PM. It is open to those arriving by vehicle from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. There is a gate, and vehicles still in the parking lot after 4:30 PM will get locked in for the night.
Oxon Hill Farm and the Visitor Center are open daily from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Everything is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Keep in mind that times can always change, so be sure to get the latest schedule on the National Park Service’s official Operating Hours and Seasons web page for Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm.
FEES
There are no fees to enter Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm or to participate in Ranger-led activities.
SCHEDULING YOUR TIME
Self-guided Farm Tour
allow 1 hour (add additional time if participating in scheduled activities)
Hiking Trails
allow 30 minutes to 2 hours
Visitors can spend all day fishing and bird watching.
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Last updated on November 26, 2025
