Notice to the Public of a Temporary Closure of Anacostia Drive SE and a Section of Marion Barry Avenue SE

Map of closed areas at Anacostia Park

NPS

April 24, 2026: Anacostia Drive SE from South Capitol Street past the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion in Anacostia Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 am until 12:00 pm on April 25, 2026.

Violation is prohibited. A map illustrating the closed park areas is attached.

This temporary closure and public use limit is necessary for the protection of pedestrians, including those who will participate in and observe a permitted 5k run event along Anacostia Drive SE in Anacostia Park. Persons with vehicles in these park areas should remove their vehicles from the closed park areas by 5:30 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.

Serena Bellew
Superintendent