Trip Idea

A Half Day at Anacostia Park

Multiple Parks

An overhead look at Anacostia Park
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Trails, Bridges, Urban America, African American Heritage, Architecture and Building, Enslavement, Forests and Woodlands, Landscape Design, Military, Monuments and Memorials, Presidents, Reconstruction, Religion and Spirituality, Schools and Education, Social Movements, Abolition Movement, Civil Rights, Voting Rights and Suffrage, Tragic Events, Wars and Conflicts, Civil War, Meadows, Natural Sounds more »
Activities Road Biking, Guided Tours, Picnicking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Urban, Inspirational, Outdoors, Group Friendly more »
Parks Anacostia Park, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Capital Parks-East
  • Anacostia Park

    Bike the Anacostia River Trail
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Road Biking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Anacostia Park main parking lot
    • Duration: 1–4 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A ranger on a bicycle

    3.5 mile bike trail along the Anacostia River. This trail continues North into Maryland and across two bridges into downtown D.C.

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  • Anacostia Park

    Picnic at Anacostia Park
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Picnicking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Anacostia Park Picnic Area
    • Duration: 1–4 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    The winding riverwalk trail stretches along the Anacostia River and is a great place to picnic.

    Relax and enjoy a picnic at Anacostia Park. The park has plenty of recreation activities to build up your appetite for a nice picnic while enjoying the view of the Anacostia River and downtown D.C. skyline.

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  • Multiple Parks

    Discover Frederick Douglass’s Home
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: Yes
    • Activity: Guided Tours
    • Age: 5–99 years old
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
    • Duration: 30–120 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Violin and bow rests against wooden chair.

    Explore the home of Frederick Douglass, a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.

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Last updated: April 10, 2021