Friends of Anacostia Park

Friends of Anacostia Park We empower DC residents to serve as stewards of Anacostia Park with meaningful programs and events 🏞

We're keeping the summer rolling with another Late Skate! Join us this Saturday, July 25 for a full day of activities in...
07/20/2026

We're keeping the summer rolling with another Late Skate! Join us this Saturday, July 25 for a full day of activities in Anacostia Park.

Whether you're skating, singing, or just soaking up the vibes, there's something for everyone! Bring your family, your friends, or come make new ones.

Spend the day with your park community. We'll see you there!

🚧 Heads up! The Anacostia Park Skate Pavilion will be closed tomorrow, July 2, for maintenance to the skate floor. We'll...
07/01/2026

🚧 Heads up! The Anacostia Park Skate Pavilion will be closed tomorrow, July 2, for maintenance to the skate floor. We'll be back and rolling on Thursday, July 3. Thanks for your patience—we'll see you soon!

We're back! Join us for the first Late Skate of the season as we kick off our 7th summer.Pull up for 10 hours of skating...
06/19/2026

We're back! Join us for the first Late Skate of the season as we kick off our 7th summer.

Pull up for 10 hours of skating, music, fishing, boat rides, family portraits, creative arts, Go-Go Karaoke, and good vibes with your park family.

Bring the kids. Bring your crew. Bring your skates or borrow ours for free.

Come home to YOUR PARK! We miss you!

Boat rides for NatureFest today (Monday, 4/13) have been cancelled due to high winds. Check back tomorrow for updates!
04/13/2026

Boat rides for NatureFest today (Monday, 4/13) have been cancelled due to high winds. Check back tomorrow for updates!

NatureFest is flowing our way!Boat tours with Anacostia Watershed Society will be happening all week! We’ll have three t...
04/09/2026

NatureFest is flowing our way!

Boat tours with Anacostia Watershed Society will be happening all week! We’ll have three tours a day, with first come, first served sign-ups available at the welcome table. Please note that boat rides are weather dependent.

Get out on the river and enjoy sightseeing while learning about the Anacostia River ecosystem, spotting wildlife, and more!

Don’t forget to sign up for NatureFest here: tinyurl.com/2026NF

Spring break plans? We’ve got you covered!Friends of Anacostia Park’s 6th annual NatureFest is happening next week, Apri...
04/07/2026

Spring break plans? We’ve got you covered!

Friends of Anacostia Park’s 6th annual NatureFest is happening next week, April 13–17! Bring youth ages 5–12 and their families for a week of outdoor fun, hands-on activities, and memorable experiences. Families, youth day camps, and recreation centers are all welcome—youth must be accompanied by an 18+ chaperone.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2026NF

Thank you to all who joined us for this month’s Super Friends Saturday. We saw over 200 community members join us in Ana...
03/25/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for this month’s Super Friends Saturday. We saw over 200 community members join us in Anacostia Park for a day of fellowship, joy, and recreation.

From sharing resources to spending time along the Anacostia River Trail, it was a beautiful reminder of what makes this space so special.

Endless gratitude to our partners and volunteers for showing up for the park and for each other.

We can’t wait to see you again!

This past Saturday, we teamed up with Friends of the National Arboretum for a Park Care Day!With the help of 21 amazing ...
03/24/2026

This past Saturday, we teamed up with Friends of the National Arboretum for a Park Care Day!

With the help of 21 amazing volunteers, 45 lbs of litter and invasive species were removed from the park—making a real impact on the health of this shared green space.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and got their hands dirty to care for the park! đź’š

Many of you may have heard about what happened in the park today. We’re grateful that no one was seriously injured, and ...
03/20/2026

Many of you may have heard about what happened in the park today. We’re grateful that no one was seriously injured, and from what we understand, it was an isolated incident. We’ve been in touch with NPS and Park Police, and the park is cleared to reopen tomorrow.

That said, we are planning to still hold Super Friends Saturday tomorrow. Not ignoring what happened, but standing in our belief in this park and the power of community. We understand if this impacts your decision to come. Please take care and do what feels right.

“The park is where we heal, not run from adversity. Tomorrow we will show them what love looks like.” 🔥 ❤️✊

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1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington D.C., DC
20020

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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