Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Category: National park in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, USA

Phone: +12026926080

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–4PM

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 8AM–4PM

Reviews

Michael Borrero

Sep 26, 2022

Very nice little park next to the national Arboretum. They offer some walking trails through the Lily ponds and the marshes which also connects to the Anacostia river trail. I just wish I was really able to see this place when everything is blooming. As an out of Towner I will say I will definitely find myself back at this place hopefully during the peak Bloom.

uri paniri

Sep 16, 2022

A charming little corner that many visitors miss, a free and charming place located just minutes from Washington that shows the preservation of aquatic plants. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the place is not crowded

Vince E. Collins

Sep 15, 2022

Had a good walk...on beautiful day

Vicki Hawarden

Sep 11, 2022

Such a lovely little oasis packed with aquatic flowers and critters. A short walk and not busy at all.

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Questions & Answers

Can I have a picnic here ?

Jami Hardy | Sep 30, 2019
Elise Christopher | Sep 30, 2019

Yes! It's a great place for a picnic. There are tables around the gardens

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Are pets allowed

Earl Wynn | Sep 30, 2018
Jhoanna Roa | Sep 30, 2018

Leashed pets are allowed.

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It is free for the most part and there is so much to do without spending money.

Katia Inevil | Sep 30, 2018
Ted Porter | Sep 30, 2018

It's free; parking is easy; it's great!

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When are the locusts in bloom

James Mack | Sep 30, 2019
Vivian Mercer | Sep 30, 2019

It's really a nice place to visit and take in a lot of nature!

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The website says that it opens at 9am but can you get in earlier to walk around and see the flowers? Is there an actual gate? We only have time early in the morning.

Etela Ivkovic | Sep 30, 2019
Cole Rosner | Sep 30, 2019

Generally the gates are opened up by maintenance at around 8 a.m. There is also access in another way via the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail which never really closes.

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Are the water lilys and lotus in bloom?

marian criswell | Sep 30, 2018
Petra Holden | Sep 30, 2018

Late June through July is the peak season!

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Do you do Garden Club Tours?

gina wilson | Sep 30, 2017
Leah Boblitt | Sep 30, 2017

They do have guided walks mon-fri @10am, 1:30 and 2:30 sat-sun 10, 11, 1:30, 2:30

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Do they do dinners there

Guy Harrison | Sep 29, 2021
Dave Watts | Sep 29, 2021

No. Once a year there's a festival where food trucks are available, but it's just snacks mostly. You can bring your own food, but the park closes at 4pm.

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Where is the entrance from Anacostia trail? Are there entrancs signs posted from the trail?

Mi Chelle S. | Sep 29, 2020
Anisah B | Sep 29, 2020

You have to walk on the KAG property but there is a walking path that leads to the bike trail and other trails that lead to MD and parts of DC. There are signs

Are the gardens open in the summer of 2020?

Diana Rivna | Sep 29, 2020
LD Richter | Sep 29, 2020

Yes. Lotus and waterlilies are still in bloom.. Go early to avoid crowds.

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Is it still open during fall and winter seasons? Anything interesting happening?

Hannah Gross | Sep 29, 2020
Rhed HeadDred | Sep 29, 2020

Hope this helps nps.gov/keaq/planyourvisit/hours.htm

Hello, are there anymore Lotus in the garden this week?

hanh nguyen | Sep 30, 2019
Ross McKinney | Sep 30, 2019

Barely.

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Can I hang a hammock there?

Becky Cohen | Sep 30, 2019
Tyra Blake | Sep 30, 2019

Where are you trying to hang it

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Are D.C. residents allowed to fish on the premises.

ernie andrews | Sep 30, 2018
John Read | Sep 30, 2018

No, this is a National Park so fishing is not allowed in the historic ponds or marsh.

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What is the best time of day to see the lotus flowers open?

Kate Bunker | Sep 30, 2018
Dr Ngozi M Awa | Sep 30, 2018

If you love nature, you should know flowers open in the morning and actually go to sleep in the evening.

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can be fished

Julio Uyu | Sep 30, 2018
Marcus Moreno | Sep 30, 2018

No

How do you get there with no car from downtown Washington.

Rosalind Pepall | Sep 30, 2018
Tom Mason | Sep 30, 2018

Metro: Minnesota ave or deanwood stop. Short walk. 1/2 mile tops

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