Anacostia Park is one of the largest recreation areas in Washington, DC, with over 1,200 acres stretching along the Anacostia River from the Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge to the DC / Maryland border. The park has access to the shoreline, a swimming pool, ball fields, trails, picnic facilities, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion with public space for skating and special events.
The National Park Service is working to make Anacostia Park a unique urban park that improves people’s lives and protects the quality and resilience of the Anacostia River ecosystem. The park offers inspiring natural spaces that are easily accessible to residents and visitors to the area.
Direction
1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington, DC
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Park entrances are near the Anacostia and Potomac Avenue subway stations.
Park hours
Open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm every day.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Main sites and recreational facilities
- Kenilworth Park and Water Gardens – The park is dedicated to aquatic plants such as water lilies, water hyacinths, lotus, and bamboo. It is a great place for bird watching.
- Langston Golf Course – Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, a driving range, three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp that provide access to the Anacostia River for recreational boating.
- RFK Stadium – The 56,000-seat stadium serves as the home of DC United, as well as a stage for college and high school athletics, music concerts, and other major events.
Official Website: www.nps.gov/anac
Bridges traffic 11th Street connecting the Capitol in Washington, DC and historic neighborhoods of Anacostia soon become the first park high city, providing a new place for recreation in the outdoors, environmental education and Arts. The bridge is sure to become an architectural icon. Read more about the 11th Street Bridge Park.
