Anacostia Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 771-208-1571
- Address
- 1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020
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.
Hours
Anacostia Park
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion
Open daily 6 am–10 pm. Free skate rentals vary by season — see rental booth hours for details.
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion: Skate Rental Booth
Free Skate Rental: Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sunday–Wednesday 9 am–5 pm and Thursday–Saturday 9 am–8 pm. September 2–October 31, 2025, rentals will be available Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm (closed Mondays). Beginning November 1, 2025, rentals will be closed until Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Last skate rentals are distributed 30 minutes before closing.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Fall Hours, Sep 2 to Oct 31, 2026: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed
- Closed for the Season, Nov 1 to May 31, 2027: Closed
- Spring & Summer Hours, May 31 to Sep 7, 2027: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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.
Things to do
Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Food, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Kayaking, Paddling, Picnicking, Playground, Road Biking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Team Sports, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Anacostia ↗