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{{Short description|Park in Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
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| name = Anacostia Park
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| photo_caption = Looking North towards the skating rink in the park, May 2014
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| location = [[Anacostia]], [[District of Columbia|DC]], [[United States|USA]]
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'''Anacostia Park''' is operated by the [[United States National Park Service]]. It is one of [[Washington, D.C.]]'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres (4.9 km²) at multiple sites. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet (307 m²) of space for roller skating and special events. The Langston Golf Course offers an 18 hole course as well as a driving range, and three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp provide for access to the tidal [[Anacostia River]] for recreational boating.
'''Anacostia Park''' is operated by the [[United States National Park Service]]. It is one of [[Washington, D.C.]]'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres (4.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) at multiple sites. Included in Anacostia Park are Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet (307 m<sup>2</sup>) of space for roller skating and special events. The [[Langston Golf Course]] offers an 18-hole course as well as a driving range, and three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp provide for access to the tidal [[Anacostia River]] for recreational boating.


"Eagles' Nest", the headquarters of the [[United States Park Police]] helicopter aviation unit is located in Anacostia Park. Additionally, the headquarters of [[National Capital Parks-East]] is located within the park.
"Eagles' Nest", the headquarters of the [[United States Park Police]] helicopter aviation unit, is located in Anacostia Park. Additionally, the headquarters of [[National Capital Parks-East]] is located within the park.


==References==
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*[http://www.nps.gov/nace/anacostia.htm National Park Service - Anacostia Park web page]


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Latest revision as of 22:00, 4 February 2024

Anacostia Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Looking North towards the skating rink in the park, May 2014
Map showing the location of Anacostia Park
Map showing the location of Anacostia Park
LocationAnacostia, Washington, D.C., USA
Coordinates38°52′41″N 76°58′09″W / 38.8781678°N 76.9691416°W / 38.8781678; -76.9691416[1]
Area1,200 acres (4.9 km2)
Governing bodyNational Park Service
Websitewww.nps.gov/anac/

Anacostia Park is operated by the United States National Park Service. It is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres (4.9 km2) at multiple sites. Included in Anacostia Park are Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet (307 m2) of space for roller skating and special events. The Langston Golf Course offers an 18-hole course as well as a driving range, and three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp provide for access to the tidal Anacostia River for recreational boating.

"Eagles' Nest", the headquarters of the United States Park Police helicopter aviation unit, is located in Anacostia Park. Additionally, the headquarters of National Capital Parks-East is located within the park.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Anacostia Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-30.

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