Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

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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."

Lotus pond bloom

Lotus flowers bloom in many ponds during the hot humid summer months.

Fall Colors

As the seasons change, so do the colors around the ponds which can be seen as reflections on the water.

Hanging around

As the temperatures warm up during spring and summer months many reptiles including turtles can be seen basking in the sun on logs, tree stumps or the banks of the ponds.

Capturing Moments

The summer blooms in and around the ponds attract many photographers and artist from around the world.

Flight in Fall

The wetlands and marsh habitat many shore birds and they can be seen wading in and around the ponds for food.

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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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Visitor Center Facility

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 brochures. A small room of exhibit panels provides a brief overview of the history of the gardens and its key plants. Those with children should ask about the Junior Ranger program. The gift shop offers a variety of items for the nature enthusiast. Plant and animal identification books, water containers, and hats are but some of the items sold.

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