Last updated: October 23, 2023
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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
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The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is a paved multi-use trail that runs along the Anacostia River. It is free and is open year-round during daylight hours. The trail is excellent for biking, jogging and walking. Pets are welcome along the trail as long as they are on a 6 foot or shorter leash. The trail is 3.5 miles long in Anacostia Park, but you have many options to extend your journey. You can do a 7.8 mile loop by crossing the Anacostia River and riding along the west bank or the river. You can also continue along the trail north to Bladensburg Park in Maryland, or south by going across one of the bridges into downtown DC to the Capitol Hill and Navy Yard neighborhoods.
Local attractions along the trail in Anacostia Park include the Anacostia Park Pavillion, where you can rent roller-skates from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The Anacostia Pool, tennis courts, basketball courts and many athletic fields provide the opportunity for sports and recreation. The trail connects other nearby areas to explore including the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, River Terrace Park, the Maine Avenue Fish Market and Wharf, Nationals Park, Historic Anacostia, and the Bladensburg Marina Park.
The newest portion of the riverwalk trail that extended Benning Road NE to the Bladensburg Trail was completed in 2016. Mileage markers were completed in 2022 to assist in navigation and directions for trail users.