Hains Point Mixed Use Field

Summary

Hains Point Mixed Use Field is located at the southern tip of East Potomac Park, offering stunning views of the rivers, small-group and team-based recreation and athletic opportunities, as well as fishing and picnic areas. Nearby attractions include the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and National Mall.

Overview

Situated at the southern tip of East Potomac Park, the Hains Point Mixed Use Field offers a stunning panoramic view of the confluence of the Washington Channel, Potomac, and Anacostia rivers. 

The field is available for reservation by one-hour time slots, from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, during the designated athletic season. 

Recreation

The Hains Point Mixed Use Field offers small-group and team-based recreation and athletic opportunities on both a casual use and competitive use basis. 

Important note - full-contact rugby may only be played on the Hains Point Mixed Use Field (this location) and the Raoul Wallenberg Mixed Use Field. The West Potomac Park Mixed Use Fields and the Lincoln Memorial Grounds Mixed Use Fields (JFK Hockey Fields) cannot currently acommodate rugby without unacceptable levels of turf damage. Touch-style rugby played without scrums, rucks, or mauls, may be played on any mixed use field.

Facilities

The Hains Point Mixed Use Field is a maintained turf athletic field. Cones, nets, or other equipment are not provided. Picnic tables and a public restroom are located in the area. Limited parking is available. 

Natural Features

 Bordered by scattered trees, the Washington Channel, and Potomac River, the Hains Point Mixed Use Field offers beautiful views and stunning greenery. The area is also a popular destination for fishing, relaxation, or a delightful picnic. 

Nearby Attractions

The mixed use field is located near the Hains Point Picnic Area, which is also reservable on Recreation.gov. East Potomac Park offers additional attractions managed by outside agencies including the East Potomac Tennis Courts and the East Potomac Golf Course.  

Other local attractions within an approximately five-mile radius include: the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, WWII Memorial, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, and the National Mall. 

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations made more than fourteen (14) days in advance will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Reservations that are cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.