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 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.

Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground

Recreation at Anacostia

Anacostia is a great place for sports, including basketball and tennis courts.

A few men are playing basketball at Anacostia with the Anacostia River in the background.

The Anacostia River Trail

The Anacostia River trail is a wonderful paved trail that is great for biking, jogging and walking.

A view of the Anacostia River and a marina from the Anacostia River Trail.

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.

A sidewalk approaches the Anacostia skating pavilion.

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.

A man jogs his two dogs along a paved multi-use trial.