Yards Park
7.5Locals Score / 10#12 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in Washington, DC
free
Known formodernwaterfrontAnacostiaNavy Yard
A beautifully designed contemporary waterfront park along the Anacostia River, featuring a signature cable-stayed pedestrian bridge, interactive water features, a boardwalk, and a large lawn used for concerts and events. It anchors the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood and is extremely popular on Nationals game days. The park hosts a summer concert series and food trucks regularly. It can get very crowded on game days and summer weekends.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.5/10- Value9.0
- Iconic6.0
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity7.0
- Accessibility8.5
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- Library of CongressLandmark1.71 km · 21 min walk
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