Sip & Stroll: The Wharf
📍 Meetup Location & Arrival
We are gathering at 7th Street Park at The Wharf.
GPS Address: 800 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Pre-Walk Prep: If you want to use the restroom before we step off, arrive a few minutes early. Public restrooms are located just around the corner at the Transit Pier (next to The Anthem).
Getting Here via Metro: Waterfront Station (Green Line): A flat, 7-minute walk to the park.
L'Enfant Plaza Station (Blue/Orange/Silver/Yellow/Green Lines): A 10-minute walk to the park.
🗺️ The Route & Itinerary
Our walk follows the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail during the beautiful golden hour. The entire path is flat, fully paved with concrete or wooden boardwalks, and is completely dog and stroller-friendly.
Total Distance: ~1.8 miles
Estimated Time: 45–60 minutes at a comfortable, conversational pace.
Milestone 1: The Wharf Promenade (0.5 miles)
We will line up at 7th Street Park at 5:30 PM and head East, keeping the water on our right side. Our path takes us along the wide wooden boardwalks, past the marina slips, floating piers, and outdoor fire pits as the evening atmosphere picks up.
Milestone 2: The Greenleaf Point Transition (0.4 miles)
Where the commercial Wharf area ends, the path wraps around Waterfront Park. We will follow the trail markings along P St SW and 4th St SW to connect directly onto the dedicated Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, cutting past the scenic tip of Fort McNair.
Milestone 3: Nationals Park Waterfront (0.5 miles)
The trail opens back up directly along the river right behind Nationals Park. This stretch is incredibly wide, completely car-free, and offers wide-open, sweeping sunset views of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
Milestone 4: The Finish Line at Yards Park (0.4 miles)
We will cross over the iconic, modern white pedestrian bridge to enter Yards Park. This beautiful waterfront space features dancing fountains and grassy hills, making it the perfect spot to wind down after the workday.
🍹 The Finish Line & Post-Work Social
You made it! We will wrap up our walk at Yards Park at 6:30 PM. Feel free to stick around, catch up with fellow members, and celebrate making it to the middle of the week at one of these excellent local spots right at our finish line:
For Casual Drinks & Seafood: The Salt Line (featuring a massive waterfront outdoor patio).
For Craft Beers & Bites: Bluejacket (a historic, microbrewery located just one block off the water).
For Sweets & Ice Cream: Ice Cream Jubilee or Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (both right next to Yards Park).
🚇 Heading Home
When you are ready to head out, the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station (Green Line) is just a quick, 3-block walk straight up New Jersey Ave SE from the park.