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Zoos & AquariumsWashington, DC / Anacostia River, DCUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
Anacostia Park
Washington, DC field trip with a free NPS-led or NPS-supported outdoor learning experience tied to rivers, parks, ecology, and civic stewardship.
Quick decision
Can this work for your trip?
Best forStrong for K-8 urban watershed study, Anacostia River ecology, recreation history, civics, public lands, habitats, and environmental stewardship.
CostThe park is free public land, but teacher/chaperone logistics depend on the chosen program, ranger support, and activity area.
Food / arrivalPlan picnic or snack logistics outdoors and confirm restrooms, trash, water, shade, and weather backup for the exact park section.
Trip facts
What matters for planning
Group rulesNo public minimum is listed; confirm class size, ranger capacity, chaperone count, and any split-group plan with NPS before booking.
Lunch / arrivalPlan picnic or snack logistics outdoors and confirm restrooms, trash, water, shade, and weather backup for the exact park section.
Weather fitMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
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Good to know
Official NPS pages place Anacostia Park at 1900 Anacostia Drive SE; field trips should confirm ranger availability, restroom plan, weather, bus.