September 19, 2025: At the request of the US Park Police (USPP), the National Park Service is extending a temporary public use limitation prohibiting the public from entering the area around the USPP Anacostia Operations Facility, USPP Aviation Facility, and National Capital Parks - East Headquarters through 11:59 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Employees of the National Park Service, US Park Police, and agencies supporting the law enforcement operations as well as individuals on official business to support the mission of the above agencies may enter the closed area upon showing valid, government-issued identification and providing a contact who can vouch for their need to enter the area. Entrance through the sea wall at Aviation Drive SE, the gate at Aviation Drive SE, or through the metro access gate into Anacostia Park will be restricted. Those applying for or retrieving permits may do so at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion.
Violation is prohibited. A map illustrating the closed park areas is attached.
The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.
Serena Bellew
Superintendent
