Park

Anacostia Park

1900 Anacostia Drive SE

Washington, DC

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

Anacostia Park

Monday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion

Monday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Open daily 6 am–10 pm. Free skate rentals vary by season — see rental booth hours for details.

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion: Skate Rental Booth

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Free Skate Rental: Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sunday–Wednesday 9 am–5 pm and Thursday–Saturday 9 am–8 pm. September 2–October 31, 2025, rentals will be available Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm (closed Mondays). Beginning November 1, 2025, rentals will be closed until Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Last skate rentals are distributed 30 minutes before closing.

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.

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Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Activities

BikingRoad BikingBoatingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingPlaygroundTeam SportsWildlife Watching

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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About this place

Website

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Hours

Directions

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Activities

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