Anacostia Park Section F

Anacostia Park Section F NE, Washington DC 20019


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OWNER: National Park Service - National Capital Parks - East

CONTACT: (202) 472-3886

WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/nace/

EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/nace/planyourvisit/

Hours: Until dark

ACCESS POINTS:     575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington , DC 20019     2516 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003    

GENERAL INFO:

Special Features/Comments: Very nice views of the Anacostia River. Kingman Island Environmental Center is very close by. Just take a left where Benning Rd meets Anacostia Ave and you will see it on your left. Access to Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

lBus Route: NE Benning Rd and Anacostia Ave (X1, X2, X3) 1) Head east on Benning Rd. toward Anacosita Ave. NE 2) Turn right onto Anacostia Ave. NE 34th Street and Eads St (U4) 3) Head west toward Anacostia Ave Clay St and 33rd St (U4) 4) Head west toward Anacostia Ave Ames St. and 33rd St. NE (U4) 5) Head west on Ames St toward 33rd St. NE 6) Turn left onto 33rd St. NE 7) Turn right toward Anacostia Ave.

sTrain Line and Stop: Minnesota Ave Metro (1.0 mile away). Orange Line - Head south on Minnesota Ave NE. Turn right onto Benning Rd NE. Turn left onto Anacostia Ave. Benning Road Metro (1.3 miles away).Blue Line - 1) Head northwest on Benning Rd. NE (0.7miles) 2) Turn right to stay on Benning Rd. NE (49 ft.). 3) Turn left to stay on Benning Rd. NE (0.6 miles). 4) Turn left onto Anacostia Ave.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Tennis Court, Outdoor Basketball Court, Kayaking/Canoeing


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Water/Spray Fountain, Seating

Playground Shade: Little or none

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Trash Cans: Yes


TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Bicycling

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 8-12 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas


OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Shade: Little or None

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel


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Last Updated Apr 21, 2017