On August 31, 1918, Congress passed legislation to designate specific land along the Anacostia River in the nation’s capital as Anacostia Park. 106 years later, Anacostia Park is a thriving national park encompassing over 1,200 acres and includes cherished places such as Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, River Terrace Park, Langston Golf Course, and the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion.