Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Hosted By

John M. and Abby M.

Details

Let's explore Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and take a walk on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail!

❶ What we'll do:

From 9 to 10 am we'll do about 2 miles of unstructured wandering around LBJ Memorial Pond to enjoy and photograph the aquatic plants and the boardwalks to the west. If you arrive later, which is fine, just come on in and join us in the gardens!
At 10 am, we'll reconvene in front of the Visitor Center and go for a 2-mile walk on the Anacostia River via the Anacostia River Trail. The River Trail is paved and fairly level.
The total walk is about 4 miles, not counting the trail to and from the parking lot and any extra wandering around at the lily ponds behind the visitor center. We should finish at around 11:30 am.
Google map: https://tinyurl.com/kxha6n4a

❷ How to get there:

The parking lot entrance is located at 4505 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington D.C. (The official address is 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, DC.) From the parking lot, a path through the woods leads to the Visitor Center.
The park is also accessible by Metro from the Deanwood Metro Stop on the Orange Line.
For detailed directions, see the NPS web site, http://www.nps.gov/keaq/planyourvisit/directions.htm

❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes please). Insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended. A camera is a handy accessory.

❹ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 89F; 77-82F during our visit. Winds SSW at 5-7 mph and a very slight chance of showers. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/mrtd3muc

❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.

❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms and drinking fountains at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Visitor Center.

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