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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.

A few men are playing basketball at Anacostia with the Anacostia River in the background.

Anacostia is a great place for sports, including basketball and tennis courts.

A view of the Anacostia River and a marina from the Anacostia River Trail.

The Anacostia River trail is a wonderful paved trail that is great for biking, jogging and walking.

A sidewalk approaches the Anacostia skating pavilion.

The Anacostia skating pavilion is a great place to roller skate. It is an open-air rink that has a cover for rain and sun protection.

A man jogs his two dogs along a paved multi-use trial.

The Anacostia River trail is a great place to bring your dog for some exercise. Dogs must be on a leash and please clean up after your pet.

Physical Address:

1900 Anacostia Drive SE

Washington, DC 20020

Mailing Address:

1900 Anacostia Drive SE

Washington, DC 20020

contact-details

Phone Number: 771-208-1571 Voice

Email Address: anac_visitorservices@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

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Directions:

Anacostia Park is located in South East Washington DC running parallel to the Anacostia river. The park can be accessed from the South Capitol bridge over the Anacostia river across from the Nationals baseball stadium. You can also enter the park from the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (295). You can enter the park from Good Hope Road or from Nicholson Street.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Anacostia Park

Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion

Free Skate Rental: Memorial Day through Labor Day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Weather Information:

Spring brings mild temperatures and a light breeze along with springtime flower blooms. Summer can be hot and humid. Fall cools down and changing of the seasons brings changing of the colors in leaves. Winter gets cold and temperatures may drop below freezing.