Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 8:00–16:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Show
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Bird Walk 08:30 AM–10:00 AM · Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. 20019
• Saturday Bird Walk 08:30 AM–10:00 AM
• Sunday Bird Walk
• Ranger Led Garden Tour 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
• Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Monthly Volunteer Event 09:00 AM–12:00 PM · 1550 Anacostia Ave NE Washington, DC 20019
• Kenilworth Park Cleanup
• National Public Lands Day Cleanup at Kenilworth Park

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

⚠ Danger: Vehicle Weight Limit at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Entrance

Due to structural conditions at the driveway entrance, access to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens main entrance and parking lot is limited to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 16,000 pounds or less.

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.

Weather & 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.

Facilities on the park map

1 picnic area.