Bird Walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Join DC Bird Alliance for a relaxed bird walk at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, one of the most unique birding spots in Washington, DC. We’ll explore the ponds, boardwalk, and garden trails while looking for waterbirds, songbirds, and seasonal migrants that use this beautiful wetland habitat along the Anacostia River.

What to Bring / Park Info

• Layers!
• Water and snacks
• Comfortable, warm sturdy shoes for paved and unpaved trails
• Binoculars if you have them.
• There is free parking at the venue.
• There are portable restrooms at the venue.

Accessibility

🐢 Pace: Very slow, with frequent stops
📏 Distance: Approximately 0.5–1 mile depending on route
🪨 Terrain: Mostly level paths with compacted gravel and wooden boardwalk sections
🪑 Rest Areas: Benches available along portions of the trails
♿ Wheelchair Access: Largely accessible; wide trails, ramps, and boardwalks throughout the park
🚻 Restrooms: Accessible restrooms available near the Visitor Center

Additional Site Notes

• Boardwalk is 7+ feet wide with wooden planks and gentle slope
• Garden Trail surface is compacted gravel with average 5% slope
• Ponds Trail is ~0.5 mile with benches about every 100 feet

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