Playground next to Anacostia Park Swimming Pool

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See the Park Map for playground locations.

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There are four playgrounds at Anacostia Park, three of which are located at the southern end. Next to the Anacostia Park Swimming Pool is a set of climbing equipment, slides, and swings. At the center of the park near the picnic pavilion (next to Nicholson Street) is the Pirate Playground. Adult fitness equipment surrounds the ship, so adults can work out while their children play.

Pirate Playground on Nicholson Street in Anacostia Park

A third playground is located next to the Roller Skating Rink and the Aquatic Resources Education Center. In addition to the playground equipment are six outdoor checker and chess tables with chairs that offer visitors a place to sit, have a picnic, and of course, play chess or checkers.

Playground next to the Aquatic Resources Education Center in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia Park

Chess and checker tables near the skating rink at Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C.

One other playground is at River Terrace Park, which is located along Anacostia Avenue between Benning Road and the East Capitol Street Bridge. At the intersection with Benning Road are tennis and basketball courts, but there is playground a little farther down. This is more like a neighborhood park than the main section of Anacostia Park, with residences and businesses on one side of the road and the park on the other. Parking is on the street, so you are competing for spaces along with everyone else coming to the area.

Playground at River Terrace Park, part of Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C.

Swing set at River Terrace Park, part of Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C.

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