Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens — Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC Hours and Location
Category: National Parks
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Other Nearby Locations:
- Capitol Hill Parks: Washington (Capitol Hill Parks Are Spread Out In Various Locations On Capitol Hill) — 3.6 miles
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: Washington (W Street Se) — 4.2 miles
- Fort Dupont Park: Washington (Anacostia Drive Se) — 4.3 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Costco: Washington — 0.8 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Capitol Heights, MD — 5.7 miles
- Sam's Club: Laurel, MD — 15.0 miles
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1550 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019Driving Directions
Phone: (202)692-6080(202)692-6080 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Capitol Hill Parks: Washington (Capitol Hill Parks Are Spread Out In Various Locations On Capitol Hill) — 3.6 miles
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: Washington (W Street Se) — 4.2 miles
- Fort Dupont Park: Washington (Anacostia Drive Se) — 4.3 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Costco: Washington — 0.8 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Capitol Heights, MD — 5.7 miles
- Sam's Club: Laurel, MD — 15.0 miles
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Operating Hours & Seasons
Park hours
The visitor center and grounds are open daily, except January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25. Hours vary by season: April through October - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November through April - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Entrance Fee
There is no entrance fee to the park.
About
Where Water and Wind Dance
In an age old dance wind, water, and land combine here. 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 waterways of Washington, DC. The park reflects the policies that affect rivers and wetlands. Come, join the dance.
Directions
The park is located in North East Washington D.C. south of route 50 and 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.
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The visitor center at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located along the main path from the entrance. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m during Winter, and open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during Summer. Here you will find park brochures, maps, and interpretive guides.The visitor center has interpretive panels and historic photos of the parks past. There is a book store located inside the visitor center where you can get your park passport stamp.
Weather
Spring brings mild temperatures and a light breeze along with new green sprouts from plants. Summer can be hot and humid with lush green plants and blooming water flowers. Fall cools down and changing of the seasons brings changing of the colors in leaves. Winter gets cold and temperatures may drop below freezing.
Permits and Reservations Information
As of: 8:39 am (EDT) Fri May 2, 2025. [Change]