Park · DC
Anacostia 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.
Operating hours
Anacostia Park
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion
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
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, 2025, rentals will be available Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm (closed Mondays). Beginning November 1, 2025, rentals will be closed until Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Last skate rentals are distributed 30 minutes before closing.