Notice to the Public of a Temporary Closure of Anacostia Drive SE

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Map of closed areas at Anacostia Park

NPS

May 5, 2026: Anacostia Drive SE, from South Capitol Street to past the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion in Anacostia Park, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:00 am until 10:00 am on May 6, 2026.

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 along Anacostia Drive SE in Anacostia Park. Persons with vehicles in these park areas should remove their vehicles from the closed park areas by 6:00 am on Saturday, May 6, 2026.

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

Serena Bellew
Superintendent

Last updated: May 5, 2026

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1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

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771-208-1453

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