Friends of Anacostia Park

Boat rides for NatureFest today (Monday, 4/13) have been cancelled due to high winds. Check back tomorrow for updates!

NatureFest is flowing our way!

Boat tours with Anacostia Watershed Society will be happening all week! We’ll have three tours a day, with first come, first served sign-ups available at the welcome table. Please note that boat rides are weather dependent.

Get out on the river and enjoy sightseeing while learning about the Anacostia River ecosystem, spotting wildlife, and more!

Don’t forget to sign up for NatureFest here: tinyurl.com/2026NF

Spring break plans? We’ve got you covered!

Friends of Anacostia Park’s 6th annual NatureFest is happening next week, April 13–17! Bring youth ages 5–12 and their families for a week of outdoor fun, hands-on activities, and memorable experiences. Families, youth day camps, and recreation centers are all welcome—youth must be accompanied by an 18+ chaperone.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2026NF

Thank you to all who joined us for this month’s Super Friends Saturday. We saw over 200 community members join us in Anacostia Park for a day of fellowship, joy, and recreation.

From sharing resources to spending time along the Anacostia River Trail, it was a beautiful reminder of what makes this space so special.

Endless gratitude to our partners and volunteers for showing up for the park and for each other.

We can’t wait to see you again!

This past Saturday, we teamed up with Friends of the National Arboretum for a Park Care Day!

With the help of 21 amazing volunteers, 45 lbs of litter and invasive species were removed from the park—making a real impact on the health of this shared green space.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and got their hands dirty to care for the park! 💚

Many of you may have heard about what happened in the park today. We’re grateful that no one was seriously injured, and from what we understand, it was an isolated incident. We’ve been in touch with NPS and Park Police, and the park is cleared to reopen tomorrow.

That said, we are planning to still hold Super Friends Saturday tomorrow. Not ignoring what happened, but standing in our belief in this park and the power of community. We understand if this impacts your decision to come. Please take care and do what feels right.

“The park is where we heal, not run from adversity. Tomorrow we will show them what love looks like.” 🔥 ❤️✊

Join us this Saturday for our monthly Park Care Day in Anacostia Park!

This month is extra special—we’re partnering with Friends of the National Arboretum to launch a new way to volunteer: the Anacostia River Outdoor Volunteer Trail Passport!

📍 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
🌱 Join us for invasive plant removal—and earn your very first passport stamp!

And don’t forget—stick around after to celebrate your hard work at Super Friends Saturday from 12–4 PM!

Peace out, winter. Spring is calling!

Join us for Super Friends Saturday on March 21 from 12 - 3 PM at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion for an afternoon of heartwarming fellowship.

Enjoy family portraits, sweet treats, love song karaoke, games, music, snacks, and make-and-take wellness crafts.

Bring a friend (or two!) and hang out with us — we’d love to see you!

Free shuttle service is available from the Anacostia Metro parking garage exit, Marion Barry Ave SE (inside the park), and the Pirate Ship Playground.

At Anacostia Park, self-love and community care go hand in hand ✨

February’s Super Friends Saturday was all about pouring back into you — with creative activities, reflection, connection, and joyful energy

Huge thanks to our volunteers, partners, and Super Friends who showed up with open hearts 💚

Join us for our next Super Friends Saturday on March 21st — we can’t wait to see you there!

Love is in the air all year at Anacostia Park!

Join Friends of Anacostia Park this Saturday from 12–3PM for an afternoon of joy, creativity, and connection at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion.
✨ Love Song Karaoke
✨ Self-Empowerment Crafts
✨ Treats & Skating
✨ Free Shuttle from Anacostia Metro

Come celebrate what makes you YOU — and bring a friend!

Black History Month events are happening across National Park Service sites in DC this February! From celebrating Frederick Douglass to walking in the footsteps of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, these free programs are open to all. Check out the flyers for dates and details