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Nationals Park

Washington Nationals

NL EastWashington, DCNational League

Nationals Park opened in 2008 as part of the revitalization of the Navy Yard neighborhood in SE Washington D.C. It's a LEED Silver certified green stadium and hosted the 2018 All-Star Game.

Satellite aerial view of Nationals Park

Aerial view · Google Maps

Stadium Stats

Capacity

41,313

Year Opened

2008

Surface

Natural Grass

Roof Type

Open

Did You Know?

  • Nationals Park was the first LEED-certified sports facility in the world.

  • The Presidents Race between innings features mascots of past U.S. Presidents running around the bases.

  • The Navy Yard neighborhood has transformed into one of DC's trendiest areas since the park opened.

Plan Your Trip

Getting There

DC Metro Green Line to Navy Yard-Ballpark station — directly outside the stadium. A+

Parking

Limited nearby parking — take Metro. Garages off N Street available.

Rideshare

Drop-off on Potomac Avenue SW. Post-game pickup near the Half Street entrance.

Where to Stay

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

1.5 mi

Budget

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

1.5 mi

Mid-range

Pendry Washington DC The Wharf

2 mi

Luxury

Nearby Food

The Anthem / The Wharf

1.5 mi

Waterfront District

DC's hottest new waterfront development with many restaurants.

Hank's Oyster Bar

0.4 mi

Seafood

Great oyster bar near the ballpark.

Whaley's

0.3 mi

Seafood / Bar

Good local restaurant within walking distance of the park.

Ben's Chili Bowl

2.5 mi (U St)

American

DC institution since 1958 — the half-smoke is essential.