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June 13, 2023

Why You Need to Visit Anacostia Park

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Why You Need to Visit Anacostia Park

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D.C. has one of the most dynamic parks around. It’s bigger than NYC’s Central Park, and you can roller skate, go boating, or even take a class. Richard Trent is the Executive Director of Friends of Anacostia Park and he tells us what it has to offer.


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