Nationals Park
Navy Yard / Waterfront—sample rating
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About Nationals Park
Nationals Park is the home stadium of the Washington Nationals, opened in 2008 along the Anacostia River in the fast-developing Capitol Riverfront/Navy Yard neighborhood. The ballpark has become an anchor for the surrounding district's restaurants, bars, and residential development. On non-game days, the Nationals offer behind-the-scenes Governor's Tours covering areas like the dugout, clubhouse, and press box, while pregame tours are available on select game days. The stadium also hosts concerts and other special events during the off-season. The ballpark is easily reached via the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station (Green Line) and is a short walk from The Wharf and Capitol Riverfront waterfront paths.
Why visit
Catch a Major League Baseball game in a modern riverfront stadium, or take a behind-the-scenes ballpark tour.
Best time to visit
Attend an evening or weekend game during baseball season (April-September/October) for the best atmosphere.
Recommended duration
Allow about 3 hours (180 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- Varies
Gates typically open 90 minutes to 2 hours before game time; non-gameday tours available seasonally at set times (10:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm).
Information may change — verify details before visiting.
Location
1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Nearby attractions
National Mall
A vast open-air national park stretching between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, lined with iconic monuments and Smithsonian museums.
Washington Monument
A 555-foot marble obelisk honoring George Washington, offering sweeping views of DC from its observation level.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
A domed neoclassical monument on the Tidal Basin honoring Thomas Jefferson, surrounded by famous cherry blossom trees.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
A granite memorial on the Tidal Basin featuring a colossal carved likeness of Dr. King emerging from a 'Stone of Hope.'
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
A sprawling outdoor memorial along the Tidal Basin divided into four outdoor 'rooms' representing FDR's four terms in office.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A stark black granite wall inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 U.S. service members who died or went missing in the Vietnam War.
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