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Anacostia Park

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With over 1200 acres, Anacostia Park is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicing, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet of space for roller scating and special events. The Langston Golf Course offers an 18-hole course as well as a driving range, and three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp provide for access to the tidal Anacostia River for recreational boating.


Contact Information

National Capital Parks - East
1900 Anacostia Drive, S.E
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 690-5185 - Headquarters
202-426-6905 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Car
The entrance to Kenilworth Park (recreation area) is located at the westernmost end of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, N.E., just off I-295 (Kenilworth Avenue). It is approximately 0.5 mile south of the Aquatic Gardens entrance.

Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
Kenilworth Park offers some 180 acres of open area. Formerly used for open burning and landfill operations, the site was reclaimed during the 1970's and was converted into a multi-purpose recreation area with 9 ballfields, a picnic shelter, and a comfort station. The ballfields have become a popular location for soccer, rugby, and frisbee tournaments.


 
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