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Fall into Gardening for Seniors
Explore the new Bladensburg Waterfront Park greenhouse and gardens. Learn about native plants, prepping and planting native plants for habitat restoration and pollinators.
Evening Paddle Tour on the Anacostia River
Go kayaking with a park guide and explore the beautiful scenery of the Anacostia River.
Battle of Bladensburg (PM Tour)
Join a historian and hear unique stories of the Battle of Bladensburg within the context of the War of 1812. Cruise down the Anacostia River and take in the sights and sounds of nature.
Battle of Bladensburg (AM Tour)
Join a historian and hear unique stories of the Battle of Bladensburg within the context of the War of 1812. Cruise down the Anacostia River and take in the sights and sounds of nature.
Anacostia River Paddle Tour (August)
Take in a beautiful summer evening on the Anacostia River! Choose a kayak or canoe on a guided, interpretive paddling tour to various sites on the river.
Kayak on the Anacostia River!
Rent a kayak from Bladensburg Waterfront Park and explore the Anacostia River! Choose your time slot between 9am - 4pm. Book online to save - walk up rentals are charged at a higher rate.
Waterfront Concert: Caiso Steelband
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with Caiso Steelband! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.
Waterfront Concert: The N2N Band
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with The N2N Band! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.
Kayak on the Anacostia River!
Rent a kayak from Bladensburg Waterfront Park and explore the Anacostia River! Choose your time slot between 9am - 4pm. Book online to save - walk up rentals are charged at a higher rate.
Waterfront Concert: Larry Dennis & The Wild Rice
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with Larry Dennis and The Wild Rice! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.
Anacostia River Paddle Tour (July)
Take in a beautiful summer evening on the Anacostia River! Choose a kayak or canoe on a guided, interpretive paddling tour to various sites on the river.
Waterfront Concert: The Ron Hicks Project
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with The Ron Hicks Project! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.
Butterfly Bike Ride
Let's hit the trails for a fun guided bike ride down the Anacostia River Trail to the Bladensburg Wetlands, to explore and learn about butterflies! Registration includes bicycle rental and helmet, or you may bring your own.
Kayak on the Anacostia River!
Rent a kayak from Bladensburg Waterfront Park and explore the Anacostia River! Choose your time slot between 9am - 4pm. Book online to save - walk up rentals are charged at a higher rate.
Kayak on the Anacostia River!
Rent a kayak from Bladensburg Waterfront Park and explore the Anacostia River! Choose your time slot between 9am - 4pm. Book online to save - walk up rentals are charged at a higher rate.
Senior Bike Ride
Seniors, let's hit the trails for a fun guided bike ride down the Anacostia River Trail. Registration includes bicycle rental and helmet, or you may bring your own. FREE WITH EAGLE PASS
Anacostia River Paddle Tour (June)
Take in a beautiful summer evening on the Anacostia River! Choose a kayak or canoe on a guided, interpretive paddling tour to various sites on the river.