Courtesy of Friends of Anacostia Park 2026 Late Skate Events
Friends of Anacostia Park and the National Park Service are excited to kick off the 7th season of Late Skate, a summer tradition that brings people together for recreation, live music, culture, and community in Anacostia Park. From 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., visitors can enjoy free skating and skate rentals, fishing, boat rides with the Anacostia Watershed Society, arts and crafts, games, food, and opportunities to connect with local organizations through Partner Village. Providing the soundtrack for the day is 95.5 WPGC's DJ Jealousy, a Washington, DC native and the Stadium DJ for the Washington Commanders. From 6 pm – 8 pm, the crowd-favorite Go-Go Karaoke Live, featuring The Pressure Band, gives community members a chance to grab the mic and join the show. We close the night with DC Link Up from 8 pm – 10 pm, a vibrant skate community known for bringing skaters from across the region together for themed nights, great music, and fun on the rink. Late Skate is free and open to everyone. Whether you're coming to skate, fish, take a boat ride, dance, connect with resources, or simply spend time with family and friends, there's something for you. This event is hosted by Friends of Anacostia Park in partnership with the National Park Service. 
NPS / Gabby Napolitano When was the last time you laced up a pair of roller skates?Make new memories with this fun, family-friendly activity! The Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. year-round. Free Skate Rentals
Directions - 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C.
The U2, V7, and V9 buses service the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. SE and Fairlawn Drive. From that corner, walk west on Fairlawn, turn right onto Nicholson Drive, right on Anacostia Drive, and then straight to the skating pavilion.
Exit at Potomac Ave. station on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines. Walk southeast along Pennsylvania Ave. SE, and cross the bridge. If crossing from the north side of the bridge, immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left to follow the trail to Anacostia Drive and continue straight to the right to the skating pavilion. If crossing the south side of the bridge, immediately after crossing the bridge, follow the path to the right to Anacostia Drive, then turn right on Anacostia Drive and continue straight to the skating pavilion.
The skating pavilion is located at 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C., near the DC-295 and Pennsylvania Ave. SE interchange. Via DC-295, exit onto eastbound Pennsylvania Ave. SE, take the first right onto Fairlawn Ave. SE, then the first right onto Nicholson Drive SE, right onto Anacostia Drive, then proceed to the parking area.
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Last updated: June 12, 2026