Park

Anacostia

Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground
Anacostia Drive and the Anacostia river Trail run along side the Anacostia river. Views of the Navy Yard and Nats. Stadium can be seen as across the river. NPS Photo/Miguel Marquez

Overview

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.

State: DC771-208-1453

Hours

  • Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset

Fees & Passes

    Map

    Things To Do

    Category

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      A ranger on a bicycle

      Bike the Anacostia River Trail

      Free

      Description

      3.5 mile bike trail along the Anacostia River. This trail continues North into Maryland and across two bridges into downtown D.C.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:1-4 Hours
      Several people play basektball at sunset in Anacostia Park

      Sports and Recreation at Anacostia

      Free

      Description

      Come play basketball or tennis on one of our courts, or start a game of frisbee or soccer on one of our open fields that is along the scenic Anacostia River!

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      Pet FriendlyTime:1-4 Hours
      The winding riverwalk trail stretches along the Anacostia River and is a great place to picnic.

      Picnic at Anacostia Park

      Free

      Description

      Relax and enjoy a picnic at Anacostia Park. The park has plenty of recreation activities to build up your appetite for a nice picnic while enjoying the view of the Anacostia River and downtown D.C. skyline.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:1-4 Hours
      Two people paddle a canoe with two other canoes in the background.

      Paddle the Anacostia Water Trail

      Free

      Description

      Discover the natural abundance of the Anacostia River as it threads through the heart of Washington, DC. Watch birds on Kingman Island or dock at the National Arboretum and roam the forest. The Anacostia River corridor has lots of options for outdoor fun and the Anacostia Water Trail can help you find them.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:1-6 Hours
      A girl skates over a National Park Service logo.

      Go Roller Skating

      Free

      Description

      Visit the National Park Service's only roller skating pavilion!

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    More Images

    Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground
    Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground
    A few men are playing basketball at Anacostia with the Anacostia River in the background.
    A few men are playing basketball at Anacostia with the Anacostia River in the background.
    A view of the Anacostia River and a marina from the Anacostia River Trail.
    A view of the Anacostia River and a marina from the Anacostia River Trail.
    A sidewalk approaches the Anacostia skating pavilion.
    A sidewalk approaches the Anacostia skating pavilion.
    A man jogs his two dogs along a paved multi-use trial.
    A man jogs his two dogs along a paved multi-use trial.