Notice to the Public of a Temporary Closure of Anacostia Drive SE and a Section of Marion Barry Avenue SE

Map of closed areas at Anacostia Park
Map of closed areas at Anacostia Park

NPS

May 1, 2025: Anacostia Drive SE from South Capitol Street SE to Nicholson Street SE and Marion Barry Avenue SE from Aviation Drive SE to Anacostia Drive SE in Anacostia Park will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 6:00 am to 10:30 am.

Violation is prohibited. A map illustrating the closed park areas is attached.

This temporary closure and public use limit is necessary for the protection of pedestrians, including those who will participate in and observe a permitted 5k run event on Anacostia Drive SE from the Frederick Douglass Bridge to Nicholson Street SE. Persons with vehicles in these park areas should remove their vehicles from the closed park areas by 6:00 am on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.

Tara D. Morrison
Superintendent

Last updated: May 1, 2025

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