Anacostia Kingfisher Watertrail Master Plan and Public Access Project

Following the Anacostia River corridor from Bladensburg, Maryland through Washington, DC to the Potomac River, the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail encompasses resources both within Anacostia Park and beyond. It is a guided experience on the Anacostia.The Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail is a way to explore the Anacostia River by water or land. The Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail provides information, orientation and resources for trail users.

The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is currently updating the water trail map and guide—to be available in print and online—to orient trail users to the resources and recreational opportunities of the Anacostia.The Anacostia Watershed Society has taken the lead as coordinator for the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail. In partnership with the National Park Service and other trail partners, AWS is working to enhance trail user experience through improvements to access facilities and programming along the Anacostia.

The development planning for the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail underway now will incorporate public and stakeholder input to develop a coordinated inventory of current conditions and recommendations for improvements. The associated map represents sites that currently provide or could provide access and programming along the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail.

How Can You Help?

The Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail is everyone's water trail; and we want to hear your ideas on how it should continue to grow and develop. Your response to the following questions will help shape the future of the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail.

Topic Questions:

1. Are there any sites not listed on this map that should be listed?

2. Are there any sites listed on this map that should not be listed?

3. What amenities and services should be available for trail users?

4. What kinds of programs or activities would you like to participate in?

5. What specific (where? what?) improvements should be made to enhance the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail?

6. What kinds of information would help you enjoy the Anacostia Kingfisher Water Trail?

7. What are the stories are you interested in learning about the river and/or these sites?

Document Content:

Anacostia River Map for Kingfisher Trail   (1.6 MB, 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.