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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

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About Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their homes and turtles sleep on logs. Lotus blooms rise from the muck and lilies sit on the water. The wind dances with the dragonflies, rustling through the trees, carrying the song of the birds until it brushes across your face, fading to a whisper, saying "come join."

From the National Park Service.

State
District of Columbia
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Mon
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tue
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wed
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun
8:00AM - 4:00PM

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Weather and when to go

June-September expect warm and humid weather. Average high temperatures are in the 80s, though often in the low 90s. On humid days, showers and thunderstorms often build in the late afternoon. July and August are the warmest months. The coldest month is January, with average daytime highs in the low 40s and overnight lows in the upper 20s.

Getting there

The park is located in North East Washington D.C. south of route 50 and just off the Baltimore Washington Parkway. The park is also within the D.C. Kenilworth community and the Anacostia river runs along the park boundary. Interstate 295 runs parallel to the park. The park is within half a mile from the Deanwood Metro station on the orange line. There is free parking at the park.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019
Official site
nps.gov/keaq

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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Things to do in Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

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  • Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

    Hands-On · about 15 min

    Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each…

  • Take a walk through Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

    Guided Tours · about 3.3 hours

    Sparkling in the sun on a breezy day, this natural area of Anacostia Park has origins in a 1926 act of Congress to preserve the forests, water quality, and recreation value of the…

  • Picnic at Kenilworth

    Picnicking · about 1.3 hours

    Relax and enjoy a picnic at Kenilworth Park! Continue the tradition of having a picnic breakfast or lunch that has been enjoyed by visitors to Kenilworth since the early 1900s. Pr…

  • Go Birding At Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens!

    Hiking · about 2 hours

    Open year-round, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens offers an excellent opportunity for birdwatching. The river, marshes, and hardwood trees offers a diverse habitat for finding…

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