Roller Skating

Can you remember the last time you laced up a pair of roller skates? Make new memories with this ‘fun for the whole family’ activity.

Skate rentals are free with a government issued ID card. Socks are also required to rent skates. No more than 5 skates can be given out for one ID.

 

People Skating

Friends of Anacostia Park

Skate Rental Hours:

Skate Rentals will be closed starting November 1st, 2024 and will reopen May 24th, 2025

Skate rentals are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Last skates will be given out 20 minutes before closing. Please see the daily schedule below:

Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm

 

 

 

Directions - 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C.

Bus

The U2, V7, and V9 buses service the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. SE and Fairlawn Drive. From that corner, walk west on Fairlawn, turn right onto Nicholson Drive, right on Anacostia Drive, and then straight to the skating pavilion.

Metro

Exit at Potomac Ave. station on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines. Walk southeast along Pennsylvania Ave. SE, and cross the bridge. If crossing from the north side of the bridge, immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left to follow the trail to Anacostia Drive and continue straight to the right to the skating pavilion. If crossing the south side of the bridge, immediately after crossing the bridge, follow the path to the right to Anacostia Drive, then turn right on Anacostia Drive and continue straight to the skating pavilion.

Driving

The skating pavilion is located at 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, D.C., near the DC-295 and Pennsylvania Ave. SE interchange. Via DC-295, exit onto eastbound Pennsylvania Ave. SE, take the first right onto Fairlawn Ave. SE, then the first right onto Nicholson Drive SE, right onto Anacostia Drive, then proceed to the parking area. 

 

Skates light up on the skating rink floor

Friends of Anacostia Park