Fort Hunt also features several picnic groves and a large covered pavilion. On Sunday nights during the summer the park service sponsors a concert series featuring local folk and ethnic artists. You can take a picnic and lounge on the grass, letting the music wash over you with the summer breezes. Both facilities are easily accessible from the Mount Vernon Parkway or the adjacent bike path. The American Horticultural Society's River Farm is at 7931 East Boulevard Drive.
Hours can vary, so call ahead.