https://www.nps.gov/anac News releases from Anacostia Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/anacostiadcp-nr.htm Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released the Reimagine Anacostia Park Development Concept Plan, marking the first major step toward implementing the broader Anacostia Park Management Plan established in 2017. The Reimagine Anacostia Park Development Concept Plan focuses on the park area east of the Anacostia River, between the 11th Street Bridge and the CSX railroad bridge. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/anacostiadcp-nr.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/restoring-recreation-areas.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:35:00 EST The National Park Service is improving 12 recreation areas across National Capital Parks – East with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/restoring-recreation-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/some-roads-and-parking-lots-in-anacostia-park-getting-facelift.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:20:00 EST The National Park Service will begin pavement preservation work including crack sealing, pavement patching, and pavement markings on some roads and parking lots in Anacostia Park through the end of August. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/some-roads-and-parking-lots-in-anacostia-park-getting-facelift.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/share-your-thoughts-on-updated-design-concepts-for-anacostia-park.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:11:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share their thoughts on revised design concepts for the future of Anacostia Park. From June 25 to Aug. 30, you can provide feedback and help shape the park's future. This is your final chance to voice your opinions on the design plans. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/share-your-thoughts-on-updated-design-concepts-for-anacostia-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-will-host-community-pop-ups-to-share-plans-for-improvements-at-several-national-parks-in-ne-and-se-dc.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:17:00 EST This month, the National Park Service (NPS) will host community pop-ups in Northeast and Southeast Washington, D.C., to share proposed plans to improve NPS recreational facilities at the Alabama Avenue playground; Battery Ricketts and Fort Stanton Park; Kenilworth Park; Randle Circle Park, Lanham Estates and Ridge Road picnic areas at Fort Dupont Park; and River Terrace Park at Anacostia Park. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-will-host-community-pop-ups-to-share-plans-for-improvements-at-several-national-parks-in-ne-and-se-dc.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/-5-6-million-invested-from-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-repair-bridges-and-roads-at-national-parks-in-eastern-d-c-and-maryland.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will invest more than $5.6 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for deferred and preventative maintenance on 20 bridges along the Baltimore-Washington and Suitland parkways, and more than 25 other places to improve roads and parking lots at national parks in eastern Washington, D.C., and Maryland. These include repairs in Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Oxon Hill Farm and Piscataway Park. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/-5-6-million-invested-from-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-repair-bridges-and-roads-at-national-parks-in-eastern-d-c-and-maryland.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/share-your-thoughts-on-the-future-of-anacostia-park.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:36:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to comment on preliminary management concepts for the future of Anacostia Park. Everyone is invited to help shape the long-term vision for the park and provide feedback from Sept. 27 through Dec. 1. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/share-your-thoughts-on-the-future-of-anacostia-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,440,786 visitors to national parks in Washington, D.C., spent $973,000,000 in D.C. in 2022. That spending resulted in 9,140 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to D.C.’s economy of $1,144,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-expected-to-receive-more-than-11-million-to-improve-parks-in-southeast-washington-d-c.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:47:00 EST A significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has been proposed to improve recreational facilities in National Park Service sites in Southeast Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-expected-to-receive-more-than-11-million-to-improve-parks-in-southeast-washington-d-c.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/plan-your-visit-to-the-2023-anacostia-river-festival.htm Thu, 18 May 2023 08:41:00 EST The 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service present the ninth annual Anacostia River Festival, a premier event of the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us at this FREE family-friendly event as we celebrate Breaking New Ground: 100 Years of Innovation at the Anacostia Park on May 20, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/plan-your-visit-to-the-2023-anacostia-river-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-removes-thousands-of-tires-from-anacostia-park.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:09:00 EST On the cold, wet morning of January 17, 2023, National Capital Parks – East (NACE) maintenance crews from Washington D.C. and Maryland gathered at Anacostia Park to clean up an illegal dumping site under the overpass of I-295. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-removes-thousands-of-tires-from-anacostia-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,599,634 visitors to national parks in the District of Columbia spent $600,600,000 in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,293 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the District’s economy of $679,400,000.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-to-install-mile-markers-on-the-anacostia-riverwalk-trail-to-enhance-visitor-safety.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:38:00 EST The National Park Service is taking steps to improve visitor safety along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail by installing mile-markers. These markers will allow visitors to accurately describe their location in the case of an emergency to law-enforcement or rescue personnel. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-to-install-mile-markers-on-the-anacostia-riverwalk-trail-to-enhance-visitor-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Heading to a Washington, DC, national park this Labor Day weekend? Download the free DC Area National Parks App in the Apple and Google Play stores to find, explore and learn about parks in the Washington, DC, area. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:28:00 EST National Capital Parks-East has resumed issuing permits for demonstrations and special events. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-plan-for-improvements-at-buzzard-point-park.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:47:00 EST Future visitors to Buzzard Point Park can look forward to an extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (ART) and a welcoming community waterfront. The National Park Service has approved a plan to improve the park along the Anacostia River. Once completed, Buzzard Point Park will have an accessible waterfront, more open space and recreational opportunities for neighbors and visitors. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-plan-for-improvements-at-buzzard-point-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-operator-for-james-creek-marina.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:34:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Guest Services, Inc. to provide services at James Creek Marina, along the Anacostia River, in Washington, D.C., for the next 10 years. The new contract began on Jan. 1, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-operator-for-james-creek-marina.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/find-your-way-to-anacostia-park.htm Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:54:00 EST The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is doing road work near Anacostia Park. Read this release to learn about how to get to the park while construction is going on. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/find-your-way-to-anacostia-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/2018-anacostia-river-festival.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:09:00 EST The National Park Service and the 11th Street Bridge Park present the fourth annual Anacostia River Festival, a premier event and the official closing of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/2018-anacostia-river-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/anacostia-park-centennial-kickoff.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:21:00 EST Find Your Park for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 15, 2018 at Anacostia Park. Join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the National Park Service from 9 a.m through 12 p.m. as we kickoff the centennial year of Anacostia Park and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of service to others. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/anacostia-park-centennial-kickoff.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/celebrate-100-years-of-anacostia-park.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:09:00 EST The Year of the Anacostia is a yearlong invitation to honor history, celebrate progress and enjoy the Anacostia River and its surroundings while envisioning an inspiring future. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/celebrate-100-years-of-anacostia-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/anacostia-park-management-plan.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:06:00 EST National Park Service approves plan that will help shape the park’s direction for next 15-20 years https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/anacostia-park-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-donates-goose-meat.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) along with the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment donated the breast meat from 116 resident Canada geese to D.C. Central Kitchen last week. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-donates-goose-meat.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/buzzard-point-final-development-concept-plan.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2017 04:49:00 EST The National Park Service has released a Final Development Concept Plan for Buzzard Point Park. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/buzzard-point-final-development-concept-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-trails-day.htm Tue, 30 May 2017 10:34:00 EST Join the NPS and our partners as we celebrate National Trails Day on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-trails-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-to-combat-invasive-plants-in-dc-area-national-parks.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:53:00 EST National parks in and around Washington, DC, provide some of the area’s best opportunities to experience our nation’s history and enjoy nature. However, some unwelcome plant visitors threaten the long-term health and beauty of parks in the national capital region. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-to-combat-invasive-plants-in-dc-area-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-service-to-combat-invasive-plants-in-dc-area-national-parks.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:53:00 EST National parks in and around Washington, DC, provide some of the area’s best opportunities to experience our nation’s history and enjoy nature. However, some unwelcome plant visitors threaten the long-term health and beauty of parks in the national capital region. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-service-to-combat-invasive-plants-in-dc-area-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/frdo/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/frdo/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/keaq/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/keaq/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-approach-to-restore-anacostia-park-wetlands.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:27:00 EST Once implemented, this approach will result in thriving wetlands, a manageable Canada goose population and a healthier, cleaner Anacostia River ecosystem. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-approach-to-restore-anacostia-park-wetlands.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/buzzard-point-marina-closing.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:28:00 EST WASHINGTON – The National Park Service will explore opportunities to enhance public access to the Anacostia River after Buzzard Point Marina closes on December 31, 2015, the expiration of the concession contract. NPS condition and financial feasibility assessments determined that the level of investment required to modernize the facility to meet today’s boating needs does not allow for a financially viable business while providing safe and effective visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/buzzard-point-marina-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/final-2015-river-fest-release.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:22:00 EST The National Park Service and 11th Street Bridge Park presented the first ever Anacostia River Festival on Sunday, April 12 to officially conclude the 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Joined by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and several D.C. council members, the event celebrated the Anacostia River as a source of economic, health, and environmental benefits as well as a cornerstone of community pride. Photos from the event are available online. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/final-2015-river-fest-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/Plan-Your-Visit-to-the-Anacostia-River-Festival.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:00:00 EST Join the 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service Sunday on April 12th from noon to 4 p.m. for the first ever Anacostia River Festival, the closing event of the 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival will take place in Anacostia Park at the corner of Good Hope Road SE and Anacostia Drive SE. For updates and information about the festival text “RIVERFEST” to 888777, standard message rates may apply. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/Plan-Your-Visit-to-the-Anacostia-River-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/First-Anacostia-River-Festival-to-Conclude-2015-National-Cherry-Blossom-Festival.htm Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:19:00 EST Presented by the 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service as an official premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival – working together to celebrate nature and communities east of the river. https://www.nps.gov/anac/learn/news/First-Anacostia-River-Festival-to-Conclude-2015-National-Cherry-Blossom-Festival.htm