Anacostia Park, Park Site in Washington, District of Columbia
Park Site

Anacostia Park

Washington · District of Columbia

Overview

About Anacostia Park.

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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Weather

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.

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Things to do

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A ranger on a bicycle

Bike the Anacostia River Trail

1-4 Hours

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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Two National Park Service interns show their passport stamp collection at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

5-10 Minutes

Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.

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A girl skates over a National Park Service logo.

Go Roller Skating

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

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Two Junior Rangers display their Junior Ranger badge collections at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East

30-90 Minutes

Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks – East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!

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Two people paddle a canoe with two other canoes in the background.

Paddle the Anacostia Water Trail

1-6 Hours

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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The winding riverwalk trail stretches along the Anacostia River and is a great place to picnic.

Picnic at Anacostia Park

1-4 Hours

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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Several people play basektball at sunset in Anacostia Park

Sports and Recreation at Anacostia

1-4 Hours

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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