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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.

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.

Anacostia Park

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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.

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Good

How this is rated

Good: no active alerts or closures

No active alerts

Entrance Fee

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How this is rated

Good: free entry

Free — no entrance fee

Activities Available

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How this is rated

Good: many activities available

15 activities

Park Name

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Anacostia Park

Designation

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Park

State(s)

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DC

Phone

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771-208-1571

Email

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anac_visitorservices@nps.gov

Operating Hours

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

Campgrounds

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No campgrounds listed

Themes & Topics

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Military, US Army, Native American Heritage + 9 more

Weather Info

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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

Getting There

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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

Location

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38.8782° N, -76.9703° W

Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website