News Release

Some roads and parking lots in Anacostia Park getting facelift

Date: July 11, 2024
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WASHINGTON— 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.  

Areas that will be addressed during the project: 

• Anacostia Drive SE 

• Pirate ship playground parking lot 

• Anacostia Recreation Center parking lot 

• Parking lots around the US Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility 

Most of the pavement work will happen at night; however, visitors should expect intermittent lane and parking lot closures and detours through the end of August as we work to improve park infrastructure. 

This pavement preservation work is part of the previously announced $5.6 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to repair bridges and roads at national parks in eastern D.C. and Maryland. 

The NPS is committed to maintaining the infrastructure of our national parks to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all visitors. This investment in pavement preservation is a crucial step in achieving that goal. These preventative maintenance projects will extend the life of the roadways and parking lots so visitors can continue enjoying Anacostia Park uninterrupted.