Oxon Run Park Community Ride

Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:00am
Congress Heights Metro Station

Join WABA, the Friends of Oxon Run Park, and the Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative for a leisurely, family friendly 3.7 mile ride through Oxon Run Park, one of the largest park in DPR’s inventory in the District of Columbia.

The ride will start at the Congress Heights Metro Station and then complete a tour around Oxon Run Park, observing amenities, design elements, and community connections.

*All riders must wear a helmet and should bring water.*

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

I don’t have a bike of my own, but I’d still like to enjoy the ride. Can I still participate?

If you already have a Capital Bikeshare membership, you can pick up a bike from a docking station at Congress Heights Metro Station or other nearby stations by using the Capital Bikeshare app. If you require other assistance to get access to Capital Bikeshare or have other questions about getting a bike for the ride, please email taahira.thompson@waba.org by July 24th.

I’m new to biking. Am I welcome to this ride?

This is not a learn to ride class. All participants should be comfortable biking for at least 4-miles. This is a low-stress ride that is open to everyone ages 12 (with a parent or guardian) and above. This bike route includes two very short segments on paved roadway, a couple road crossings, and the rest of the ride is a paved, separated trail.

What should I bring to this ride?

The only things you need for this ride are your bike, your helmet, a bottle of water, and a positive attitude! If you plan to attend the Trail Rangers’ summer block party at the James E. Bunn Amphitheater at the end consider bringing a bike lock!

How do I get there?

The ride will depart from the Congress Heights Metro Station, which serves the Green Line. WABA encourages you to choose public transportation or active mobility to get to the ride. If you choose to drive, there is free parking at the station on weekends.

EVENT PARTNERS:

Friends of Oxon Run Park works to create an urban oasis in Oxon Run Park that re-ignites the spirit of its citizens as we re-imagine a new future. Our goal is to enhance the community’s mental and physical well-being through trails, tree plantings, amphitheater performances, exercise and outdoor learning.urches, police cadets and others to enhance Oxon Run Park.

The Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative (APACC) is a network of community leaders and organizations working together to make the Anacostia River and its park system the best possible resource for residents of Ward 7 and 8 in the District of Columbia.

By registering for this event you agree to follow WABA's Code of Conduct.

More about The Capital Trails Coalition

First convened in 2016 by WABA, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, REI, and a host of other regional stakeholders, The Capital Trails Coalition is a collaboration of public and private organizations, agencies, and volunteers working to advance completion of an interconnected network of multi-use trails for metropolitan Washington, DC. The Coalition convenes and coordinates among the public and private stakeholders who are critical to accomplishing the vision of an interconnected network.

Check out the CTC's website here, and explore the interactive map of existing and planned regional trails here.

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