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Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground

Anacostia Park

Park

District of Columbia

Free entry

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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.

Activities

BikingBoatingFishingFoodGuided ToursPaddlingPlaygroundTeam SportsWildlife WatchingPicnicking

Topics

AnimalsMilitaryNative American HeritageRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsTrailsUrban AmericaWars and ConflictsWetlandsUS Army

No entrance fee.

Hours

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

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Conditions

Weather now: ☁️ Overcast, 83°F

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Things to do

Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East

Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

Paddle the Anacostia Water Trail

Bike the Anacostia River Trail

Sports and Recreation at Anacostia

Picnic at Anacostia Park

Go Roller Skating

Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.

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