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Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground Photo: NPS Photo/Miguel Marquez

Anacostia Park

Park · District of Columbia

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC!

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, 6:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Weather now82°F Sunny
  • Alerts No active alerts

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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  • Native American Heritage
  • River and Riparian
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
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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. — NPS

Things to Do

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Hours

Daily, 6:00AM - 10:00PM · Anacostia Park

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  • Anacostia ParkDaily, 6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

    Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Anacostia Park Skating PavilionDaily, 6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

    Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
    Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion: Skate Rental BoothDaily, 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, 2026, rentals will be available Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm (closed Mondays). Beginning November 1, 2026, rentals will be closed until Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2027. Last skate rentals are distributed 30 minutes before closing.

    Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

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Weather & conditions

82°F
Sunny · feels like 82°
  • Today 83° 57°
    Sunny
    6% rain
  • Tomorrow 89° 65°
    Sunny
    17% rain
  • Thursday 72° 56°
    Light drizzle
    90% rain

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What to expect by season

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.

Upcoming Events

2 coming up

  • Anacostia Park Care Day

    10:00 AM–12:00 PM 1500 Anacostia Drive SE Washington, DC 20020 Free

    About

    Join the Friends of Anacostia Park for their monthly park care day! You'll have the chance to clean up litter, remove invasive plants, water/mulch trees, and/or beautify this cherished park's landscape.

    Meet at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion at 10:00 AM where all supplies and instructions will be provided. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy close-toed shoes, and bring water.

    Sign up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/anacostia%20park%20care%20day 

  • Anacostia Park Late Skate - Harvest

    01:00 PM–10:00 PM Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia SE, Washington, DC 20020 Free

    About

    Join the National Park Service and Friends of Anacostia Park for our last late skate of the year as we celebrate the annual harvest. Skate rentals until 9:30 PM, pavilion is open until 10:00 PM.

Photos

  • 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. — NPS
  • A sidewalk approaches the Anacostia skating pavilion.
  • A man jogs his two dogs along a paved multi-use trial.

Getting There

1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

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.

Full directions

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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Mailing address: 1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020

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