Anacostia Park is operated by the
United States National Park Service. It is one of
Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres (4.9 km
2) at multiple sites. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 square feet (307 m
2) of space for roller skating and special events. The
Langston Golf Course offers an 18 hole course as well as a driving range, and three concession-operated marinas, four boat clubs, and a public boat ramp provide for access to the tidal
Anacostia River for recreational boating.