Anacostia Park
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Anacostia Park at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Paddle the Anacostia Water Trail
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
Explore this park
About 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.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Anacostia Park. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Anacostia Park page on nps.gov
Weather Information
- 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.
Operating Hours
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion
Open daily 6 am–10 pm. Free skate rentals vary by season — see rental booth hours for details.
- Monday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 10:00PM
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, 2026, rentals will be available Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm (closed Mondays). Beginning November 1, 2026, rentals will be closed until Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2027. Last skate rentals are distributed 30 minutes before closing.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Anacostia Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Anacostia Park. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
