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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is a National Park Service site in District of Columbia. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

District of Columbia No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Pink lotus flower blooms in a pond. — Lotus pond bloom · Photo: NPS Photo/Miguel A. Marquez (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/keaq

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 1 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

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.

Posted or updated Feb 4, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

a group of kids with a park ranger looking at antlers on a table. — Photo: NPS

Become a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Junior Ranger

Kids of all ages can become a junior ranger at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Find a park ranger or stop by the visitor center to pick up your book when you visit.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Two National Park Service interns show their passport stamp collection at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens — Photo: NPS / Gabby Napolitano

Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps

Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.

5-10 Minutes Year-round

Hands-On

Two Junior Rangers display their Junior Ranger badge collections at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens — Photo: NPS / Gabby Napolitano

Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East

Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks – East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hands-On

See all 7 things to do in Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens →

Activities the NPS lists for Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Day	Hours
Monday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday	8:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 771-208-1571
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019
Coordinates: 38.9128, -76.9434· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 3:00PM	771-208-1571	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.