Anacostia Park

Park · District of Columbia

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Aerial view of Anacostia Drive and the playground
Photo: NPS Photo/Miguel Marquez

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Hours

Anacostia Park

Standard hours: Anacostia Park
Every day6:00AM - 10:00PM

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

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion
Standard hours
Every day6:00AM - 10:00PM

Open daily 6 am–10 pm. Free skate rentals vary by season — see rental booth hours for details.

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion: Skate Rental Booth
Standard hours
Every day9:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Sep 2 – Oct 31: Fall Hours
  • Nov 1 – May 31: Closed for the Season (closed)

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.

About this 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.