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."
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Activities
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.
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Orange Line - DC Metro
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Take a walk through Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
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Become a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Junior Ranger
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Picnic at Kenilworth
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Come and enjoy a picnic in the gardens! We have many tables, benches and chairs where you can enjoy a…
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is an ideal place to begin your visit. Restrooms are located here as well as orientation…
Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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