I absolutely love Yards Park, especially during the summertime when I'm able to go on runs there. For example, today I only planned to run a mile, but because the scenery and atmosphere are so nice, I ended up running longer. It's such a pretty area to walk, run, or just hang out by the water. It's also home to some of my favorite spots, including Osteria Morini and Barry's, which makes the area even better. Overall, it's one of my favorite places in DC and such a perfect spot to spend time when the weather is nice. read more

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The YARD is where it's at! We so loved our visit here & felt the area was super safe! We rode our bikes around morning, noon, & night with no problems! Super walkable & family friendly area with something for the whole family. read more

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The Yards are a variety of walking, chilling and dining. You can grab a bite at a nearby restaurant or have a picnic on the grounds (hopefully the weather cooperates). The area is near metro. There are some garages in the area. read more

Very nice park near the water, well-built with nice seating areas, paths to walk, etc. Unfortunately, even though there's a fenced in dog park right there, every single day there's tons of dogs running around in the grassy area without leashes. It gets to the point where I am unable to walk there or sit there to read because the unleashed out of control dogs are coming near me. So unsafe and dangerous... Also if there aren't unleashed dogs, there's someone smoking. Park could be great if they do more about the unleashed dogs and smoking. read more

The Yards Park is a great place for a walk in DC if the weather is nice - those Anacostia River views are everything! It's not the largest park, but a good place to stretch your legs and remind yourself that DC has rivers, too (not just museums and politics and food)! In addition the river views, check out the fountains, the canal basin and waterfall (in summer, it's great to see so many people cooling off and swimming in the basin), the bridge that connects the lawn and the overlook, the terrace lawn steps, and more! Definitely worth a visit. read more

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This park is my favorite place in the whole city. So if you are a tourist please don't come here lol.

Lovely park with excellent views of the Anacostia River and Frederick Doulgass Memorial Bridge. Very neat and well-kept. Lots of walker, joggers, runners, strollers and pets...but more than enough space for everyone. The area itself has lots of nice and trendy eating options a block or two in. A short scenic walk to Nationals Ball Park. Street parking in the area is tough but there is a large parking lot on Water Street SE and 4th Street SE which is reasonably priced...$2-3/hr on weekdays/weekends. Retrieve ticket upon lot entry, pay at muni meter when you are leaving and insert paid ticket into turnstile. (Pretty common process) read more

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Really great park with a good scenic view and an easy walk. There seems to be a lot to do and eat in the area. I feel like if I lived here, I'd be in this area quite a bit. There are so many places to eat here! There are also a lot of places to take a seat and just enjoy the day. There seem to be a lot of good puppers, if you're into dog watching like me and my mans do. There's also a lot of space in the green areas to roam around and enjoy. It seems to get busy when baseball is happening but it's not so crowded (at least we didn't notice that it was after the games) that you feel suffocated by people. read more

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A serious gem of a park. The bridge is awesome, the fake waterfall you can walk under is cool, there are tons of events, lots of green space for sitting and picnic-ing, and great river views. Side Yards is an autumnal fave. read more

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Nice long peaceful walkway along the Potomac River. There were many people out walking their dogs and enjoying the pathway. Be aware the board walk does turn into a federally owned path that restricts pets from entering. It can be chilly so make sure to bring a jacket. read more

Nice place to sit, relax and enjoy the view! Also tons of shops and restaurants if you want to grab a bite to eat

I like Yards Park, but nonetheless feel compelled to update that I was fairly enraged to discover that the one spot their website denotes as having a public restroom - which was a tiny one buried behind some purposefully difficult benches and greenery - was closed off. Most businesses were closed, and after ducking into a random porta-potty I discovered open, I might have considered taking a dive in the Anacostia to clean up. So while the space this park occupies is overall beautiful and has many uses, a brief rant follows. I suspect the one reason for the lack of facilities are due to a desire to keep out the sort of economically deprived people who crowd many public spaces in the city. The overall policy issues are not something I mean to discuss, but if you're going to have a park, it should be open for everyone. The park needs to be viable for people with urinary incontinence. It needs to have changing areas for families with small children. It needs to have a space for anyone who needs it. It does not. Perhaps the intention is to direct the passerby into a business and pay money in exchange for the privilege of using the bathroom, but if the best thing you have going for your business is that, it's not a good sign. And this is a public space presumably built with a ton of public money. I shouldn't need to have a friend with a hip expensive apartment here who I can catch while they're walking their tiny dog just to ask for a place to take a leak. I don't begrudge the restaurants who labeled their spaces as for paying customers only, nor is it Harris Teeter's job to fill the neighborhood need. It's your job, "Capitol Riverfront Consortium". There should be multiple freestanding public restrooms within a park this size, clearly signed, handicap-accessible, which should be kept clean and open during any hour that someone can legally be in the park, and which should be usable by anyone who needs them. I hate to think that my position that humans sometimes need to pee is somehow a radical statement. That's the rant. Anyway, get it together, whoever is running this park. read more

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Covid visit beautiful area to enjoy peace, solitude and even be in the company of other people. Also, there are glimpses are boats on the water and helicopter People walking, running, stopping to rest from cycling Great breeze from the river Grass for picnics paid surface parking lot next to district winery, might have been like $2 an hour you can also look and find free street parking read more

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We took a short walk to this park after a Nationals game to just see what this was all about. Boy, we were glad we came! This is a beautiful, relaxing park with many different restaurants including bars, finer dining, and ice cream! My boys were itching to play some catch, so we walked over to a gorgeous spot with a bunch of steps you can sit on- right in front of the water by the District Winery. Absolutely refreshing! The boys had a blast in this nice spacious area. This is also a pet friendly location. I don't think I've seen this many dogs in quite awhile! We enjoyed just taking our time and enjoying the weather after previous days of just being on the go. I highly recommend spending some time here if you're nearby! read more

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Not to be confused with that patch of green that's usually filled with glass - The Shards Park. It's hard not to love The Yards Park, with its beautiful futuristic tunnel shaped bridge that actually is see-through and transparent on all sides. I love this place. I'm not here for the wineries so forget that. The gorgeous Anacostia River on the other hand is definitely a highlight. You have beautiful views in all directions. You can see the baseball stadium of course, and it actually kind of looks brand new. It's sort of an architecturally magnificent park. This area is called the Navy Yard and it's being hipsterized and gentrified dramatically from the old industry and inland Port area that it used to be, and there aren't very many more hipster areas than this little area, but I still really like it. read more

This is a very interesting and modern park... This is a nice park to just walk around, take pictures, and there are some good eating options around as well. read more

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Gem in the DC area; I've only visited during the daytime and just walked around the vicinity and enjoyed all there is to take in visually. I'm sure the cafes, shops are delightful. Parking is plentiful but not aware of any free parking, unfortunately. You can sign up for their email list on their site; highly recommend that you do this because you'll be in the loop on the periodic events that host. Currently they have an evening lights festival and there are all kinds of other activities and events offered on an ongoing basis. Family and pet-friendly as well. read more

This is a cool little park nestled in a bright and shiny neighborhood just east of Nationals Park and along the Anacostia River. The highlight for me was a small wading pool that was just past the entrance. I'm not sure if it was made for wading, but on the sweltering summer day I visited, many locals and their youngsters were taking advantage of the situation. While I didn't join in, I did enjoy watching the fun from a bench in the shade. Besides the wading pool, the park has plenty of green space, benches and cemented walking trails that you can use at your leisure. When the local weather is nice, it would be a great place to have a picnic or to take a stroll. The surrounding neighborhood is pretty nice too. It has a nice mix of shops, restaurants and bars. You can plan a full day of fun if you have the time. read more

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A perfect spot for everyone. Kids can enjoy the water fall and shallow wading pool along with stopping at potbellys for a sandwich and wrapping up a great day with dessert. Guys can enjoy the game or a nice cold beer at blue jacket and for the real beer lovers they can even go to the local beer gardens. Ladies, you can enjoy a wine tasting at District Winery or get pampered at the nail salon. The day isn't over yet because there are several restaurants covering a variety of cuisines. Osteria Morina is great for Italian lovers but if you are in the mood for southern food check out Due South. After dinner take a walk by the water or have a night picnic on the lawn enjoying the scenery and some ice cream to top off a beautiful day. Yards park is definitely a family favorite where everyone can leave happy and satisfied. read more

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I absolutely love spending time here in the summer and warmer months. This waterfront area has so much to do and eat, and is so unique to Navy Yard. Nearly all of the restaurants in the area have outdoor seating, plus there is a bunch of public space to sit, hang out, and eat. read more

Yards Park has become such a special place for my family, in the short existence it's been around. Five years ago it served as a gorgeous backdrop for my engagement photos. Now, it's a playground for my little growing family. We love stopping by the area and checking out our favorite businesses: Steadfast Supply, District Winery, Ice Cream Jubilee, RASA, Takorean, and Philz Coffee. Our daughter absolutely loves the water feature of the park which is the best way for a city kid to beat the heat. I've seen children with straight up snorkels and life jackets running around the wading pool! My daughter can't resist wading her feet in and sitting with a little bucket pouring water in and out of the pool. There is so much free programming, festivals and exhibits all the time which means that no visit feels the same. I highly recommend a visit here if you have little ones! read more

A fun spot for everybody! Summer time especially!! They often have family friendly events. Price: Free. Parking: Street or garage or private. Location: Awesome. Close to nice restaurants, yummy gelato shop, baseball stadium, etc... read more

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Came here to volunteer for this year's DC JazzFest & the Yard was amazing. The still in process renovations has upgraded the waterfront tremendously. The mix dwelling of work, play & eat here sums it up. I enjoyed seeing the young ones having a ball in the wading 'pool'. It was also nice to see the landscaped areas, cluttered free of trash & offering a scenic view of the Anacostia River. & if you want to get a baseball game, the National's playground is a hop, skip & few jumps away. In addition the perfect set up for the music & street markets, you have the ability to walk around & delve into another entertaining aspects, such as dining & shopping. The artwork of sculptures & the bridge makes the architectural piece more appreciative. The Yards is a quick 5 minute walk from the Navy Yard Metro Station, so if you can avoid driving, by all means do so. I enjoyed my previous visits to Zanzibar & The Capital Yacht Club, however, the evolution of this Southwest riverfront-mini boardwalk, hands down is one of the better developments I've seen around the District. read more

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The Yards Park has evolved over the years. When it first opened, it seemed to cater to the young professionals who felt safe enough in Navy Yard to move from Clarendon to DC. Now Yards Park is an integral part of the city! Here's why: 1) If you like water, it's right on the Anacostia River complete with a small board walk and great views of the city. 2) There are plenty of dining options from Blue Jacket to TaKorean to Whaley's. Grab an ice cream at DC's best ice cream shop at Jubilee Ice Cream. 3) Yards Park hosts many community events from art galleries, live music, and free sunrise yoga classes. 4) The fountains are perfect for kids, which is why on any given weekend, this park is full of families. 5) The unique layout of the park and it's Instagram worthy bridges keeps the eye engaged. If you haven't been yet, head over to Yards Park during the summer on a Friday for live music and food trucks. Enjoy! read more

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I love Yards Park! I may be biased because it's in my neighborhood, but I have enjoyed many a nice spring and summer day here. There are free daily (except Sundays) workout classes in Navy Yard, and they generally take place either here or in Canal Park, on the other side of M Street. Yards Park is awesome because it abuts the greatest concentration of bars and restaurants in the area, features the waterfront, has splash pads for kids, and boasts lots of green space. My favorite spot to sit is on the big steps in front of District Winery. I've also done workout classes on the boardwalk every Tuesday for the past two years and they are great! In short, great place to come! read more

Stoped by to check out the Christmas lights and decor around 8 pm on a Sunday night . It was quiet and not many folks out . The decor was pretty but I I did notice children running around and touching the Christmas displays . So while it wasn't busy at that time I personally would nit feel comfortable bringing my kid there because kids... touch ....everything ! read more

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On 13 Oct, went here for a beer fest, the Snallygaster. Great event with 150+ beers !! It's worth looking for next year. Folks were still entering during the last hour scheduled for this event. We were leaving. The music was still pumping. Some of the best liked beers were sold out by this time. The interpretive dancers were still entertaining and the sun was still shining. If it was any warmer the strong beer would not go down as easy. This event was well organized. The entry lines moved fast. There were plenty of portable toilets for us beer drinkers. I wish there were a few more food chooses though. Besides beer, we had a "fall off the bone" turkey leg, some fries covered in some kind of delicious gravy, pigtail fries and a brownie. I would not order the pigtail fries again but we had to try them one time. There was a "Little Monster Zone" for children with food and events.There were a few beer taps in the same area for parent types & seating. Total bill for 2 was $70. This included $10 donation entry fee. We had 2 tickets left over which we donated. If this event repeats in 2013, I am in. read more

Picnic - Quarantine Edition with 6 girlfriends. Beautiful space, parking is a little confusing for someone who hadn't been here before. I blame my friends because I parked way too far and had way too much stuff....but I digress, lol. Once I caught my breath and was able to lay out my blanket, snacks, food, speaker, etc. the breeze off the water was so soothing. We had a slight sprinkle from the rain. It was just a perfect day to reconnect and breathe. I definitely recommend, be conscious of what side of the yard you're on or plan to visit - I prefer free parking so my walk was self-inflicted. I was not paying $2.00/hour. read more

I was here for the Clover Fest which was held the day ater St. Patrick's Day. This location offered parking across the street for $10.00. Now this was on a Saturday. We decided to use public transportation. Which is very close by. The metro station is the Navy Yard. Which is the green line. The event originally had a afternoon and evening session. The evening session was cancelled due to the weather. So they combined the two sessions together which was from 1-5 pm. This place was super crowded. The lines moved right along though. Upon arrival they gave you 10 tickets each and a green beer mug. They had so many cider and beer vendor's available. There were more than enough food trucks and vendors. We went with the Indian dish. It was delicious. I never thought l could eat cauliflower in that way but l'm glad l did. They had music and so MUCH FUN. They were also prepared and since this event was held outdoors they had more than enough porta John's available on both sides. We had so much fun seeing people different selections of green for St. Patrick's Day Clover Fest. This place was a huge success so l'm sure they would not hesitate to have it again next year. I would definitely return. Btw my middle name is Fun... read more

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A water area that people and pets urinate in but they allow children to play in it. The gimmicks they use to get people down here and we residents have to deal with the drunkards as they leave the restaurants, the incessant noise, the odors. I've put my condo on AirBnB to get away from the mess. read more

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Truly beautiful green space on the waterfront! I've been here for beer and wine festivals as well as live jazz music. Lots of great eateries nearby. Would totally recommend for a lovely night out. Good for dinner and a nice walk by the water. The bridge that spans the wading pool lights up at night and is quite picturesque. I don't remember Yards Park having picnic tables like a traditional park would, so if you plan on hanging around for a picnic be sure to bring your own portable chairs or a picnic blanket. Street parking and a few parking lots nearby. About a seven minute walk from the Navy Yard metro station. read more

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This is such a beautiful and welcoming park! I recently took part in the Multiple Sclerosis 5k and it was held here. It was the perfect location to have this event. I haven't been to this area in years and they really have improved upon it. Plenty of wide open space to explore, with water fountain displays, tables and chairs to eat and relax at, views of the Anacostia River, green grassy areas and plenty of restaurants to chose from. It was clean and since tons of people showed up to END MS FOREVER, the space accommodated all of the participants and the various vendors. While going through the 5k course, we were able to tour the newly revamped area in SE, Washington DC. Nice area! After we finished the 5k, we were treated to lunch by some of the vendors and were able to sit at some tables overlooking the Anacostia. It was rather cold that day, but we still enjoyed the view and the experience. We took the subway, but they do have some street parking available. How lucky are the employees in the office buildings adjacent to the park to work next to such a beautiful park?!? I'm glad I don't work near it because you could never get me to come inside. DC RISING! read more

Spending the first day of autumn at Yards Park was a great decision. It was a gorgeous day and a great new venue for the DC Veg Fest. Also it's just two blocks from the Navy Yard Metro. Aside from the event, the design of Yards Park, and what is yet to come is top notch. The welcoming canal basin was a hit with small kids and their dads who were splashing about. I loved standing behind the waterfall and feeling the mist of water on my face. There is a large grassy area (The Great Lawn) where some folks were playing Bocce Ball. There is also a very small fenced in dog park sans the dogs during my visit. That was not very impressive, given the size of Yards Park. Yet to come are the retail stores. Will they draw people here? I am not sure of that. If it had not been for the DC Veg Fest I never would of known about this place. But hey, I'm just a MD suburbanite that that rarely makes it in to SE. read more

This was my first time to The Yards when baseball wasn't involved. The DC Jazz Festival was held here right on the waterfront. Since it was super hot, we opted to go once the Sun was descending. There were several artist playing, however my late arrival meant I only saw 2 artist. Robert Glasper was awesome. If you want your full money's worth....better get there earlier or on time. LOL Sangria was for sale..along with beer, soda, and water. Food trunks lined the street selling wings, fish, bbq, amd more. The food wait was too long for me so I didnt purchase any food. You could buy art, clothing and other wares. This was a mature music loving crowd, with a mixture of age and backgrounds. Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you want to sit out. I heard the vip tickets were pricey and not worth it. General admission worked great. A mosh pit formed in the front for those that wanted to stand. Check the schedule...come see a favorite artist or a new artist. This is a great way to support the community and enjoy a weekend night! read more

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Modern architecture park in the Navy Yard area. It is cute and offers a lot of green space with a nice panoramic view of the Anacostia River. There is a small wading pool for kids to enjoy during the warmer months, and a manmade waterfall that is a great backdrop for photo ops. The bridge is a neat add to the place. I haven't been to any events here. This park is surrounded by tons of restaurants and within walking distance of Navy Yard. Parking is limited, but not totally unavaiable when coming here for an afternoon when there is not an event going on such as a Nats game or other events that may be taking place in the park itself. Overall very quaint. Nothing historic or special about it that draws me to want to come back over and over, but it does provide a quiet space away from the madness of the city if that is what you seek. read more

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I think this park has sooo much potential. It's kind of a quiet getaway right next to the stadium. I love the fountain, the bridge--it's very calm and pretty. So far it seems like a lot of work still needs to be done in the surrounding area, I hope they continue building! read more

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The Yards Park had its grand opening night Friday 9/10/10 and will continue the grand opening festivities all weekend. It is already one of the very best parks in DC. This landscaped, 5.5-acre park cost $30 million with money coming from Forest City (who is redeveloping the nearby area), DC and the federal government. It features a boardwalk, a 60-foot sculpted pillar, large grassy spaces, a pavilion for events, fountains, a pedestrian bridge, many trees and lots of nice spots with a view of the Anacostia and the illuminated S Capitol St bridge at night. For many people, this is will be the closest and nicest riverfront park to them. It is not yet surrounded by the retail and restaurant options that the Georgetown and Alexandria riverfront areas have, but I suspect that will make it a more peaceful and quiet park until the area picks up and more people arrive. Of course, I only saw it on grand opening night when it was packed full of people eating, drinking and listening to music! It's so close to the ballpark that you can see the stadium and hear when the Nationals get a hit. I think that DC doesn't do enough to embrace the two rivers running through it in the same way that cities like Pittsburgh and New York do and building a beautiful riverfront park like this can only help. I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time here! read more

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Met friends for dinner and then down to the Yards Park for a walk. What a surprise! It is beautifully landscaped, and the huge toddler pool with the waterfall is terrific. I sure wish this park had been around when we lived on the Hill and our kids were toddlers. Anybody know who paid for the park? Developers? Feds? DC? read more

What an absolutely beautiful space! With restaurants and cafes nearby, and a plethora of newly built colorful town homes... all within eyes shot of Nats Park. The DC Jazz Festival was here and was just perfect. The concert stage was set right in front of the water so the audience was facing the Anacostia River. The parking lot was close, pricey (20 dollars for events). Everything seems so new and nice. The large patio area at the park would be perfect for a wedding. The interesting architecture of the bridge also just screams for photos. Looking forward to attending future events in this space. read more

And Navy Yard just keeps on getting better. My husband - who was been in DC since '03 - was in complete awe when we came here today. We don't really come down to this area at all except to go to Nats games, and with that, we just hop on and off the Metro and don't explore around the area. Seriously, it is a crying shame we didn't invest in some real estate in that neighborhood a decade ago - talk about a real estate boom! Years and years ago, the hubs used to come down to the Navy Yard facility to play indoor soccer, and remembers the wasteland that this neighborhood used to be. And now - voila! - the Yards Park is some kind of gorgeous urban oasis, totally family-friendly and catering to every whim and appetite of today's DC dweller. (Side note: WHO financed this behemoth of a project?! The city? A developer? A combination? Whoever it was, they've done good.) I had read up on the Yards Park and thought it would be the perfect way to spend a sunny summer afternoon with our little girl who loves being around people, loves being outdoors, and loves WATER. So the toddler-friendly pool was obviously our top priority. The pool is awesome. There is a waterfall (which you can walk behind) on the north end, and a large grassy hill to the west side. There were lots of families there enjoying the day as their children splashed about. Very peaceful (unless you were the unfortunate casualty of a mis-directed water gun spray attack). The water is not super deep, so we could walk our year old daughter around and she felt totally confident the entire time. The dark black bottom of the pool makes it feel deceptively deeper than it is - don't worry - adults will only get a bit of their calves wet. The area is new and so of course there is that kind of fake feeling that envelops any new development, but it feels so right for this part of the city. Gorgeously manicured areas, neat architectural and design details, and fun features in a prime location make the Yards Park a great place to visit. Bring your dog, your friend, your kid, or your bike, and enjoy this newly revitalized part of the District. read more

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