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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 |
'''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 km<sup>2</sup>) 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 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. |
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"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. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.nps.gov/anac/ National Park Service - Anacostia Park web page] |
*[http://www.nps.gov/anac/ National Park Service - Anacostia Park web page] |
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[[Category:Parks in Washington, D.C.]] |
[[Category:Parks in Washington, D.C.]] |
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[[Category:National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C.]] |
[[Category:National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C.]] |
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[[Category:National Capital Parks-East]] |
[[Category:National Capital Parks-East]] |
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Revision as of 04:09, 25 December 2016
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Anacostia, Washington, D.C., USA |
| Coordinates | 38°52′41″N 76°58′09″W / 38.8781678°N 76.9691416°W[1] |
| Area | 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
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.
"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.
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