The Yards Park
The Yards Park is a 5.4 acre waterfront park in Navy Yard, opened in 2010 along the Anacostia River, with Dancing Fountains, a Canal Basin and Waterwall, and Terraced Lawn Steps that form a natural amphitheater down to the boardwalk. The neighborhood is served by the Green, Blue, Orange and Silver Metro lines from the Navy Yard-Ballpark station, and nearby garage and lot parking runs about $10 to $25 for a few hours, more on event days. The park hosts outdoor yoga classes for Greater DC Yoga Festival, with local food vendors and live music afterward.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 5.4 acre park
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: fountains, canal, Great Lawn and riverside boardwalk
- Official site
- navyyarddc.org
- Next festival here
- Greater DC Yoga Fest, Oct 3, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Nearby garage and lot parking runs about $10 to $25 for a few hours, more for a full day or event parking.
- The Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station connects the Green, Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
- The Terraced Lawn Steps give four levels of natural amphitheater-style seating down to the boardwalk.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 5.4 acre riverfront park · Metro Green, Blue, Orange, Silver lines nearby · Nearby parking about $10 to $25 for a few hours.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want an easy Metro-accessible waterfront park with fountains and lawn seating.
- You like outdoor yoga classes with food and music afterward.
Think twice if
- You're hoping for free or cheap parking: nearby rates run $10 to $25 for a few hours.
Getting there and parking
The neighborhood is served by the Green, Blue, Orange and Silver Metro lines from the Navy Yard-Ballpark station, plus multiple Metro Bus routes across 19 stops in the area.
Parking is available on streets, in garages and on surface lots throughout Capitol Riverfront; hourly rates in nearby garages commonly run about $10 to $25 for a few hours, more for a full day or during events.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at The Yards Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: navyyarddc.org.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at The Yards Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: navyyarddc.org.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Greater DC Yoga FestivalLocal food vendors, refreshing beverages and live music are part of the festival after classes.
Recently at The Yards Park
Greater DC Yoga Fest
Quick answers
How do I get to The Yards Park by Metro?
Take the Green, Blue, Orange or Silver line to the Navy Yard-Ballpark station.
Is there parking near The Yards Park?
Yes. Nearby garage and lot parking typically runs about $10 to $25 for a few hours, more on event days.
What are the Dancing Fountains?
Playful water jets and scrims at the park's entrance, lit with color-changing lights at night.
Where do yoga classes happen at Greater DC Yoga Festival?
Outdoors in the park, with a come-and-flow main stage format and a variety of styles taught by DMV-area instructors.
Is there food at the yoga festival?
Yes. Local food vendors, beverages and live music follow the classes.
What are the Terraced Lawn Steps?
Four levels of seating leading down to the boardwalk, forming a natural amphitheater-like space.
A little history
Yoga classes take place outdoors in the park; ticket holders choose from a variety of styles taught by DMV-area instructors, with a come-and-flow main stage format.