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| Anacostia Park | |
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 Looking North towards the skating rink in the park, May 2014 | |
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| Location | Anacostia,Washington, D.C.,USA |
| Coordinates | 38°52′41″N76°58′09″W / 38.8781678°N 76.9691416°W /38.8781678; -76.9691416[1] |
| Area | 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | www |
Anacostia Park is operated by theUnited States National Park Service. It is one ofWashington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres (4.9 km2) at multiple sites. Included in Anacostia Park are Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet (307 m2) of space for roller skating and special events. TheLangston Golf Course offers an 18-hole course as well as a driving range, and three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp provide for access to the tidalAnacostia River for recreational boating.
"Eagles' Nest", the headquarters of theUnited States Park Police helicopter aviation unit, is located in Anacostia Park. Additionally, the headquarters ofNational Capital Parks-East is located within the park.
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