Yards Park
The Yards Park is a lively 5-plus-acre waterfront park in the Navy Yard/Navy Yard area of Washington, D.C., sitting along the Anacostia River as a centerpiece of The Yards neighborhood. It’s a popular outdoor space where people come to relax, play, and enjoy river views, with features like a great lawn, water elements such as the Dancing Fountains and Canal Basin, a sculptural pedestrian bridge, shaded overlooks, gardens, and a riverfront boardwalk that’s part of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
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Penthouse Pool Club
Rooftop pool club available for both memberships and private events. Bar and food service is available with views of the Navy Yard neighborhood.
HQO Events
With stunning rooftop views of the Anacostia River and Navy Yard neighborhood, HQO offers an ideal, award-winning venue for your next event.
Ballpark Boathouse
Rent kayaks and canoes starting at $16/hour at Ballpark Boathouse, located at Diamond Teague Park in the Navy Yard. Classes and Navy Yard Twilight Tours are also available. The Anacostia River has a lot to offer with so many cool attractions to explore. Enjoy a paddle past DC's historic Washingon Navy Yard, and check out sites like the U.S. Capitol and Fort McNair. You can even listen to the home run roar of Nationals Stadium or watch a Friday evening concert at Yards Park right from the water. Hours vary throughout the season-check the Ballpark Boathouse website for most current hours.