Bladensburg Waterfront Park, formerly known as Bladensburg Marina, is a newly revitalized park along the Anacostia River, nestled among the Port Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor and Cottage City. The park features a public boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic pavilion, playground, a B & O Railroad caboose, community boathouse (storage facility) and historical displays. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are available on weekends from May to October. Free interpretive pontoon boat tours take place from April through October. This allows 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 natural and historical 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. Contact staff at the number above for information regarding days and hours of operations, reservations, programs, and fees.

Calendar of Events

Daily, sunrise to sunset
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Enjoy FREE use of the park, fishing pier, playground, and boat ramp.

Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 9 am-1:30 pm
Maryland Boating Safety Class
Earn your Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (required of all powerboat operators born on or after July 1, 1972). Using Maryland Department of Natural resources text and videos, the class covers emergency equipment, aids to navigation, personal flotation devices, and many other safety issues. Reservations required.
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30
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Saturday, April 11, 10-11:30 am
Nature Discovery
Enjoy science and nature during this hands-on program. Reservations required.
Ages 4-7 (Children must be accompanied by one adult per family.)
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturday, April 11, 1-5 pm
Canoe Lesson
Learn paddling skills from a certified instructor as you paddle the scenic Anacostia River.
Ages 10 & up (Ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.)
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30

Saturday, April 18, 8:30 am-2 pm
Earth Day 2009: Anacostia River Clean-up
Dress to get dirty as we remove trash from the Anacostia River and the surrounding watershed. Gloves, trash bags, and use of our boats and canoes will be provided. Enjoy lunch, live entertainment, and environmental displays after clean up. Students can earn community service hours.
All ages welcome. FREE (An adult must accompany children 16 & under.)

Saturday, April 25, 9-11 am
Birdwatching
Join a park naturalist to locate and identify woodland and water birds along the Anacostia River. Beginners and advanced birders welcome. Binoculars provided.
All ages welcome. (An adult must accompany children 16 & under.)
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturday, April 25, 1-5 pm
Kayak Lesson
Learn paddling skills from a certified instructor as you paddle the scenic Anacostia River.
Ages 10 & up (Ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.)
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30