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- Check out the Yards Park concert series every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 in the summer. Live music, food trucks, beer from Churchkey, hanging by the water. Can't go wrong!
- Danielle DaSilvaJuly 13, 2018Lovely spot to walk, run, or roll near Nationals Park. Great waterfront location, and so so so many places to grab a bite or drink. Bluejacket and Osteria Morini are some favorites.
- Splash fountain, huge wading pool, sloped benches and boulders to climb: what's not to like for kids. Food, beer, and live music on Friday nights in the summer.
- BikaboutJanuary 27, 2017The Yards splash pad is right off the Anacostia River Trail and proximal to Ice Cream Jubilee. This is one of the coolest public spaces in the world. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
- The Ritz-CarltonJuly 27, 2015Yards Park is a wonderful place to picnic with children; the center-piece of the Southwest waterfront has plenty of open grassy spaces, seating areas, a boardwalk, and fountains.
- The Hill is HomeJanuary 21, 2012The only wadding pool around for both children and adults alike. This is the perfect park to enjoy a picnic and dip your toe into the fountain for a chance to cool off on a hot summer day. Read more
- Make sure to walk behind the ridiculously awesome waterfall. Also chill on the boardwalk next to the Anacostia and revel in the fact that there's finally a waterfront park in DC worth going to.
- MelodySeptember 30, 2012I love this park. The landscaping, architecture, waterfall, scenic views, and unique features make this one of the gems in the city.
- Climate RideMay 18, 2012On May 23, watch out for a large group of Climate Ride cyclists who will be finishing their ride here! They're pedaling from NYC to DC to raise money and awareness for a sustainable future. Read more
- Friday night summer concerts are a blast. Free, on the waterfront and just plain beautiful views make this a must destination during the DC summer months.
- Sam K.June 7, 2015Near the water and relaxing place to sit with a book and read. Also nice ice cream.
- Going Out Guide from PostLocalMarch 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: The Cherry Blossom Family Bike Rally and Ride includes biking tips and lessons, a moon bounce, bike decorating and face painting April 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more
- Capitol RiverfrontMay 4, 2012Free concerts every Friday May 4th-Sept 14, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Food/drink available for purchase or bring a picnic. Best way to start the weekend!
- Kira MaixnerMarch 20, 2015Staring at the waterfront will make you want to get out on it! If you need a boat, check out GetMyBoat! Read more
- Friday summer concerts in the park are a great way to start the weekend! And it's BYOB!!! 😄
- Philip TicknerOctober 23, 2011Wonderful place to have a picnic. Bathrooms, really well landscaped, safe and a great view!
- Free concerts every Friday are a great way to start a summer weekend.
- Climate RideMay 17, 2012Climate Riders: It's the end of the ride! You made it! Time to pack up and say goodbye to all of the new friends you made on Climate Ride NYC-DC 2012! Read more
- Free yoga class at 7pm on Wednesdays by the lighthouse!
- If you're here at 8 am, you can hear the Star Spangled Banner play from the Navy Yard.