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Upton Hill Regional Park

History

Upton Hill played a locally important role during the Civil War, as the Union Army command used the site as its headquarters. A large masonry fort was constructed opposite the road, at the hill’s topmost point. This fort was originally called Fort Upton but was later renamed Fort Ramsay. By the end of the war, the Union Army built a tall wooden observation tower atop Congressman Upton’s home, affording it line-of-sight communications with the Washington Monument and other observation and signal stations in the region.  National history was made when one of the most famous songs of all time, Battle Hymn of the Republic, was composed as a result of events on Upton’s Hill.

Climb UPton is Now Open Daily!

Climb UPton is now open daily for the 2023 season! 

Choose your own adventure with 90 unique elements and 3 levels of difficulty. Overcome new challenges each time you climb. 

 

Waterparks NOW OPEN WEEKENDS!

Waterparks are now open weekends, 11 AM - 7 PM.

Purchase an Annual Waterpark Pass for just $70 per individual. Receive admission to all 5 waterparks; discounts on food, beverage and retail; early entry to the waterparks; and special discounts on NOVA Parks attractions and events.