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.
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.
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Playground
- Team Sports
- Wildlife Watching
- Military
- US Army
- Native American Heritage
- Urban America
- Wars and Conflicts
- War of 1812
- Animals
- River and Riparian
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Water Trails
- Wetlands
Anacostia Drive
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.
Recreation at Anacostia
Anacostia is a great place for sports, including basketball and tennis courts.
The Anacostia River Trail
The Anacostia River trail is a wonderful paved trail that is great for biking, jogging and walking.
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.
Bring your dog to the park!
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.