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Bladensburg Waterfront Park

4601 Annapolis Road
Bladensburg, MD 20710
301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Hours of Operation

Sunrise to sunset daily
Visitor's Center: 9 am-4 pm

Nestled among the Port Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor and Cottage City, the revitalized Bladensburg Waterfront Park is located on the Anacostia River, one of the most historic waterways in America. The park features a public boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic pavilion, playground, a B & O Railroad caboose, community boathouse (storage facility) and signage interpreting the rich history of the area. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are available on weekends from late May to the end of October. Free pontoon boat tours allow visitors to explore this surprisingly scenic river with the guidance of a naturalist. Canoeing and kayaking lessons are offered, as well as many other interesting nature and history programs. Special events include the annual Port Towns Day, Paddlesport Regatta, and river clean-ups. The hiker/biker bridge links this park directly to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. For more information on Bladensburg Waterfront Park, please contact staff at the number above.

Anacostia River Boat Tour

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 12 noon-12:45pm
April 13-October 29

Weekday Boat Tours

Saturday & Sunday, 5-5:45pm
May 22-September 26

Evening Boat Tours
Join a park naturalist on our pontoon boat to search for birds and other wildlife. No advance reservations required–sign up when you arrive at the park.
All ages welcome. FREE

Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Boat and Rowboat Rentals

Program operates late May through the end of October of each year.
Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am-6 pm
Hop into a boat to explore the river for an hour or the whole day.
Fee (per canoe or kayak): Resident $5/hour, $12/day; Non-Resident $6/hour, $15/day
Fee (per rowboat & paddle boat): Resident $6/hour $15/day; Non-Resident $7/hour $20/day

Location/Directions

From Washington D.C., take New York Avenue East. Turn North on Bladensburg Road. Pass Peace Cross on left. You are now on MD Route 450. Take 1st right into Bladensburg Waterfront Park. There is a sign at the entrance.

From Maryland, from the Beltway, take exit 23 which is Kenilworth Avenue South towards Bladensburg. Go five miles. After traffic light for Upshur Street intersection, go right on exit ramp to MD Route 450 (Annapolis Road). Go left at end of exit ramp onto Route 450 West. Park Entrance is 2 short blocks on the left.

From Virginia, take Kenilworth Avenue North. Take the exit ramp on right to MD Route 450 West. Turn right at stop lght onto MD Route 450 West. Park entrance is 2 short blocks on the left.

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