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Anacostia

Roller Skating

Green and yellow gradient event banner for 2025 Late Skates, hosted by Friends of Anacostia Park in partnership with NPS. Includes a gray silhouette of a roller skater, a bright yellow sun, and event details: Saturday, June 28th, from 12pm to 10pm
2025 Late Skates

Courtesy of Friends of Anacostia Park

 

2025 Late Skate Events

Saturday, June 28 | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Join us at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion for the first Late Skate of the season! Kick off your summer with free fun for all—including free skate rentals, music, dancing, fishing, games, and community resources.

Free Shuttle Service

Enjoy convenient shuttle transportation running every 20 minutes between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at the following pick-up/drop-off locations:

  1. Anacostia Metro Station (Kiss & Ride / Parking garage exit/entrance)
  2. Good Hope Road Park Entrance
  3. Anacostia Pool & Recreation Center
  4. Nicholson Street Park Entrance

This event is hosted by Friends of Anacostia Park in partnership with the National Park Service.


SAVE THE DATES

  • Saturday, July 26th | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, August 23rd | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, September 27th | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, October 25th | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 
Skates light up on the skating rink floor
Skates light up on the skating rink floor

Friends of Anacostia Park

 
Two people skate in the Anacostia Skating Pavilion
People Skating

Friends of Anacostia Park

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

Skate rentals are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day and are closed the rest of the year. They are available:

  • Sunday to Wednesday from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

  • Thursday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

  • Last skate rentals are distributed 30 minutes before closing.

Skate rentals are free with a government-issued ID. Socks are required to rent skates. No more than five pairs of skates may be checked out per ID.
 

Skating Hours

 

Directions - 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C.

 

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Last updated: June 18, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

771-208-1571
This is the official contact number for the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Visitor Center. It also serves as the main contact for Anacostia Park, including the Skating Pavilion and general visitor information. For questions about permits and reservations, please contact National Capital Parks–East at 771-208-1453.

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