Navy Yard-Ballpark is located on the Green Line (Green Line), one of Washington DC's operational metro corridors. It sits between Anacostia and Waterfront, making it a convenient stop for the surrounding area.

The station layout follows the standard Washington DC Metro design – entry gates at street level, ticket counters and machines in the concourse, and platforms accessible via escalators, stairs, or lifts.

The area around Navy Yard-Ballpark station offers good connectivity to local landmarks. Nationals Park is about a 3-minute walk from the exit.