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ParkDistrict of Columbia

Anacostia Park

42 nearby · 1 free and dispersed site within 25 mi

Photo: NPS Photo/Miguel Marquez

At a glance

Near the park
42 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
Free and dispersed
1 siteWithin 25 mi
Fees, passes and hours

About Anacostia

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.

Photos: NPS

Things to do

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Plan your visit

Getting there

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…

Weather

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…

Plan your visit

Hours

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

Getting there

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.

Weather

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.

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