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Relaxing at a picnic table at the point
Taj M.

Excellent place to bike, run, fish, hang with friends. It's a little off the beaten path to get to, but the point is a relaxed area to chill and take in some views of the water or planes taking off/landing at the airport. We biked over with coffee and doughnuts and sat at a picnic table at the very end of the point. There are lots of road bikers (sometimes in large groups) and people walking/running, so be aware if you are driving. Lots of places to park, but on nice days and the weekends, it can fill up. There are several public bathrooms located throughout the peninsula, sometimes they are clean, sometimes less so. Picnic tables are scattered around as well, but there's plenty of space to bring your own blankets and chairs. People do scale their fish at the picnic tables, so if that makes you squeamish, bring a table cloth. The sidewalks and grassy areas right next to the water can get wet and flood during high tide or other weather events.

Here s my PB in blue catfish , 27" on the Potomac
Carla B.

Though not a business its a Park! Great place to set up for the day for aome safe catfishing, picnicing, family time. Children oriented area with playgrounds, restrooms and friendly people. The park is clean and well maintained (even when the rude fly through and leave their garbage ) the park staff are patient! Thank you. During your time, you may even get a Presidential fly by!

Keisha L.

I find myself coming here a lot lately to decompress and just relax. There is something so inviting about pulling out a folding chair, finding that perfect spot and just disconnecting from the world and letting nature lead you. You can watch the planes and and take off. See the water taxi taking a slow stroll across the Potomac as you listen to all kinds of naturists sounds. The background music of the trip this time included crickets and fish coming up and out of the water. The point is well maintained for the most part, just watch your step. G you need a place to come and just sit and not be consumed by the business of life. This is your spot!!

Beautiful Day to sit and watch the boats go by
Cheryl B.

Beautiful day in DC... found a shady spot and a bench to get reacquainted with nature while enjoying ice cream

Overcast but so peaceful.
Daryll B.

I come to Hains Point to decompress. This park/fishing spot/car showroom (when the weather is nice), is one of my favorite places in this city. Many of the trees are cherry blossoms that bloom around the Point forming a beautiful array of Springtime splendor. The west side of Hains Point is directly across from National airport and the perfect perch from which to watch the planes take-off and land. Hains Point is a perfect peninsula, at the confluence of the Anacostia and the Potomac rivers, to drop a fishing line into the water. I love to sit under a "weeping" willow tree while fishing and looking at the planes. When the weather warms up, guys come out shining paint and chrome on cars, and then slow cruising around like a large roving car show. On weekends the roadway around the park is filled with bicyclers (some too serious, complete with sponsor emblazoned tights and $2000 super road bikes riding in huge pelotons), joggers, and those out for a stroll. The sculpture "the Awakening" at one time dotted the literal point of Hains Point but it was moved to National Harbor almost a decade ago. Would that "the Awakening" was still there to scare, amaze, and add to the culture. Come on down and enjoy this amazing part of D.C. culture.

Gayle G.

This lovely park is in between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River. In the summer, it is a popular spot to canoe or kayak. In the spring, there are a bunch of cherry trees that bloom here. So, it is a point on a route that most runners take when training for the Marine Corp-- they'll run from Ohio Drive, to the Inlet bridge, then along the Tidal Basin to the FDR Memorial to another bridge which leads to the Jefferson and then end up here. It is also a popular spot for biking and picnicking..and to see and climb on the Awakening statue. Hains Point is named after an Army General and engineer who designed the Morris Lighthouse and more importantly was the chief engineer on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers as well as the Tidal Basin.

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms over here too!
Kera T.

I was in a "Weekend Warrior Challenge" with friends on my FitBit pedometer so my husband and I had the bright idea to walk the Tidal Basin during the last Sunday of Cherry Blossom Festival-big mistake! It was too crowded to breathe, let alone move so we decided to veer over to Hains Point and walk the entire way around. It was nice to see all the fisherman and families gathering and it became quite an exercise! Note: the water walk was really raggedy at points, the really horrible parts were blocked off for safety but we were forced to walk in the grass/mud-wear shoes you don't care about if it's rained recently. Also, the port-o-johns throughout the trail were completely unserviced (big surprise).

V L.

It was a little daunting and overwhelming walking here against the crowds and cars that found their way in and out of Hains Point. It's true drivers do not care about pedestrians here. I saw many speeding along, and I didn't understand why with all the walkers, runners, and bicyclists. On top of that, there are some sketchier parts at the most southern part of Hains Point, which also appears to be littered with trash and strewn with debris. I saw a police man dock his boat and jump over the rails to ask the fishermen for their licenses. I ended up chatting with one who told me he does catch fish but it's more for catching, taking a picture, posting online, and talking trash. He does not advise eating what is caught because of ongoing fear of mercury levels in the Potomac. Tennis courts were in full use as well as all of the parking lots. I saw people sitting on benches and posing for pictures near the Cherry Blossoms, some of which are different from the variety you get around the Tidal Basin. It's a nice place to watch planes come and go because it is across from Reagan, but be careful walking to the southern part as the walkway along the water is mostly cracked and uneven.

Dangerous gaping hole next to & beneath sidewalk
Marie D.

Beautiful waterfront area that is unfortunately in a sad and dangerous state of disrepair. The infrastructure there is literally falling apart. It's only a matter of time until someone is hurt by the crumbling sidewalks and pavement. There are giant gaping holes in the sidewalks and severely sunken areas that are falling into the river. Hope that the National Park Service will devote the necessary resources and attention to fixing and maintaining this otherwise beautiful area.

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Garfield Park is dilapidated and ruinous. Most playground equipment is broken or damaged, and it is…read moreoverdue for an overhaul. Kids may still have fun, but this is a subpar destination due to its lack of maintenance and all the noise from the expressway looming over it and directly adjacent. The adaptive swing has cracked plastic and doesn't lock, a merry-go-round thing barely moves, the slides are incredibly slow, etc. Tip: Eastern Market Metro Park near 8th and Penn SE is a better bet if you care about playgrounds. This place is OK for a picnic under the mature trees, if you don't mind the din of highway traffic. It also has an embankment on the western edge that is suitable for wintertime sledding. On the plus side, when my four-year-old and I were there this month, she spotted a rat trapped in the bottom of the metal trash can by the playground. So, although we would never feed pests, we showed mercy on the distressed beast. We got a good amount of memorable and free enjoyment by rescuing it from dehydration and heat exhaustion using an empty chip bag to lift it to freedom, then watching it scurry into concrete blocks under the highway. Ah, the simple joys, haha

Cool park and place to have fun. Garfield Park is located pretty close to Capitol Hill. It has some…read moreinteresting things different from many other parks. Be sure to check out the playgrounds even if you don't have any kids. They have one for adults too. Getting here from Capitol Hill doesn't take long. It still seems like it's quite a ways away though. This also is close to the Navy Yard. One bad thing is that it can be noisy because of the traffic on the freeway. There's a concrete wall separating the park from Interstate 395, which is where the noise comes from especially when it's rush hour, so if you want a quiet and relaxing visit avoid coming here at those times. Other than that it's one of the best parks around. The playground is cool for kids. If you're an adult you also have your own place to play next to it. They have adult sized playground equipment so you don't have to worry about being too heavy to play on these. It overall is one of the best parks in DC. Other than the freeway noise there's a lot of other things to like about it. This is a nice way of getting from Capitol Hill to the Navy Yard.

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