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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
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