Location

Come experience DC's new waterfront destination and centerpiece of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood! Located just south of Capitol Hill and to the east of Nationals Ballpark, this thoughtfully designed park is a place to be active or relax and enjoy the outdoors. At the Yards Park you will find open grassy areas and well-landscaped outdoor rooms, a waterfall and canal-like water feature, an elevated overlook, an iconic bridge and light sculpture, terraced performance venue, and a riverfront boardwalk. The Yards Park was built through a public/private partnership between the Federal General Services Administration (GSA), the District of Columbia, and Forest City Washington.

The park was designed by M. Paul Friedberg and Partners and is managed by the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District.

Awards

2008 - Merit Award for Un-Built Projects from New York Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects

2010 - Associated General Contractors of Metro DC, Waterfront Park at The Yards

2010 - American Council of Engineering Companies, ACEC Metropolitan Washington Engineering Excellence Honor Award for Pedestrian Bridge at The Yards Waterfront Park

2011 - American Council of Engineering Companies, ACEC Engineering Excellence National Honor Award for Pedestrian Bridge at The Yards Waterfront Park

2011 - The Yards Park named Best New Public Spaces by Washington City Paper

2011 - Structural Engineers Association Metropolitan Washington Excellence in Structural Engineering Outstanding Project Award (Transportation / Bridge Project)

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New Location: The Yards Park at Capitol Riverfront

On October 2, 2011, the serene setting of DC's latest picturesque landmark, The Yards Park at Capitol Riverfront, will be transformed as it hosts for the first time an extravagant celebration of the Brazilian culture. BRAZIL DAY DC 2011 will forever claim its welcomed spot as one of Washington DC's most memorable traditions. Join us for this historical celebration.