Public Comment Period # 3 / Revised Design Concepts

The National Park Service, with community feedback, has developed three conceptual designs for Anacostia Park Sections D & E. We invite your feedback on these design concepts through August 30, 2024. Public Participation is vital to the process and there are several ways to get involved.


Attend the public meeting:

June 25 - Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Public Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Anacostia High School, 1601 16th St SE, Washington, DC 20020

Virtual participants may join via Zoom: https://jsallc.zoom.us/j/86903268666?pwd=RxBNqmU5al2aRpfgjp7Z2EQbxjDN9y.1
Webinar ID: 869 0326 8666 / Passcode: 549797
or join by phone +13462487799,,86903268666#


Provide your comments at a community event. Please note that all outdoor events are weather dependent.

June 29 - Late Skate at Anacostia Park
Time: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 6 - Community Fishing
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Boat Ramp, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 6 - Information Table at the Skating Pavilion
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 13 - Information Table at the Skating Pavilion
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 20 - Information Table at the Skating Pavilion
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 20 - Lotus and Lily Festival
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019

July 21 - Lotus and Lily Festival
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019

July 27 - Community Fishing
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Boat Ramp, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 27 - Information Table at the Skating Pavilion
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020

July 27 - Late Skate at Anacostia Park
Time: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020


Provide your comments online by clicking the "Comment Now >>" button below.


If you prefer to mail your comments, make sure they are postmarked by Aug. 30 to receive consideration. Mail comments to:
National Capital Parks-East
Attn: ANAC DCP / Superintendent
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

Topic Questions:

1. What do you like about Concept 1? What could be better?

2. What do you like about Concept 2? What could be better?

3. What do you like about Concept 3? What could be better?

4. What is one improvement you want to see most at Anacostia Park?

5. Of the options related to reducing conflicts between vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and others along the waterfront, which do you prefer? Option 1: Add a bike lane to Anacostia Drive Option 2: Create a separate trail for bicycles next to the existing Anacostia River Trail Option 3: Widen the Anacostia River Trail Option 4: Keep existing layout for Anacostia Drive and Anacostia River Trail

6. Do have any additional thoughts for the project team?

Document Content:

Anacostia DCP Revised Design Concepts Presentation - 2024-06-25_508c.pdf   (44.6 MB, PDF file) Public Meeting 3 Meeting Recording Link    Anacostia DCP Summary Handout - 2024_06_25_508c.pdf   (7.6 MB, PDF file) Anacostia DCP Concept Boards_508c.pdf   (4.6 MB, PDF file) Anacostia River Trail Safety Public Board_508c.pdf   (164.5 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.