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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
- 4.62.7k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 4 pm
NPS park on the Anacostia River with ponds, a marsh boardwalk and short trails, known for lotus and water lilies in summer.
Quick answers
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in short
When is Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens open?
Every day, 8 AM–4 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens?
1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019.
Is Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 4 pm
- Outdoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4 pmmonday8 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- sunday
- 8 AM–4 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.7k reviews
Known for
- Lotus flowers
- Water lilies
- Marsh boardwalk
- Bird watching
What people say
- People like:
- Lotus and water lily blooms, boardwalk, birds and frogs
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time