Anacostia Park

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.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Traffic advisory for additional July 4 road closures at Anacostia Park
On Saturday, July 4, the National Park Service will host a special fireworks display at Anacostia Park in Southeast D.C. In conjunction with this event will be additional traffic closures – some began last week for setup – that the public should take into consideration.
National Park Service Invites Public to Celebrate July 4 at Anacostia Park
The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate Independence Day at Anacostia Park, a vibrant community gathering space along the Anacostia River offering expansive, open-air views of Washington's July 4 fireworks.
Traffic advisory for July 4 fireworks setup at Anacostia Park
On Saturday, July 4, the National Park Service will host its annual fireworks display at Anacostia Park in Southeast D.C. In conjunction with the event, there will be street closures – some beginning as early as next week for setup – that the public should take into consideration.
Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground
Photo by NPS Photo/Miguel Marquez
A few men are playing basketball at Anacostia with the Anacostia River in the background.
Photo by NPS
A view of the Anacostia River and a marina from the Anacostia River Trail.
Photo by NPS
A sidewalk approaches the Anacostia skating pavilion.
Photo by NPS
A man jogs his two dogs along a paved multi-use trial.
Photo by NPS