Last updated: April 13, 2021
Thing to Do
Bike the Anacostia River Trail
NPS Ranger Haddy
The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Anacostia Park is a great way to exercise outdoors while enjoying the fresh air and abundant wildlife in Urban D.C. The bike trail is 3.5 miles long and is paved. It is a mixed use trail shared with walkers and joggers. If you prefer a longer bike ride, the trail continues North to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and then Bladensburg Maryland or you can ride across the Anacostia River towards the National Mall and downtown D.C.
Details
Duration
1-4 Hours
You can bike all 3.5 miles of Anacostia Park, or you could continue on the paved trail North to Maryland or cross a bridge and bike in downtown D.C.
Activity
Road Biking
You may also walk or jog on the trail. Dogs are permitted if on a leash.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed as long as they are leashed. Please clean up after your pet.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Anacostia Park main parking lot
GPS Directions:
Park Headquarters: 1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
Follow the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy/295
Follow the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south toward Washington, DC. Take the left lanes to I-295 South, then stay in the center lane. From I-295, take the eastbound Pennsylvania Avenue exit. Take the first right onto Fairlawn Avenue. Go to the stop sign and turn right again on Nicholson Street to enter the park. Turn right to get to the skating pavilion and tennis court area. Expect detours due to road construction by the District.
From Interstate Route 395
Follow I-395 North into Washington, DC toward the Southeast-Southwest Freeway. Travel south on 9th Street to I-395 North. Stay left and follow the sign for I-295 South. Then follow the sign for Pennsylvania Avenue. Exit onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Cross the bridge. Take the first right onto Fairlawn Avenue. Go to the stop sign and turn right again on Nicholson Street to enter the park. Turn right to get to the skating pavilion and tennis court area.
Park Headquarters: 1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
Follow the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy/295
Follow the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south toward Washington, DC. Take the left lanes to I-295 South, then stay in the center lane. From I-295, take the eastbound Pennsylvania Avenue exit. Take the first right onto Fairlawn Avenue. Go to the stop sign and turn right again on Nicholson Street to enter the park. Turn right to get to the skating pavilion and tennis court area. Expect detours due to road construction by the District.
From Interstate Route 395
Follow I-395 North into Washington, DC toward the Southeast-Southwest Freeway. Travel south on 9th Street to I-395 North. Stay left and follow the sign for I-295 South. Then follow the sign for Pennsylvania Avenue. Exit onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Cross the bridge. Take the first right onto Fairlawn Avenue. Go to the stop sign and turn right again on Nicholson Street to enter the park. Turn right to get to the skating pavilion and tennis court area.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
The bike trail is open all year.
Time of Day
Day
Anacostia Park is open during daylight hours.
Accessibility Information
The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is paved and accessible.