Bird Walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Schedule
Sun Mar 29 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens | Washington, DC
About this Event
Join DC Bird Alliance for a relaxed bird walk at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, one of the most unique birding spots in Washington, DC. Weโll 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
๐ข Pace: Very slow, with frequent stops
๐ Distance: Approximately 0.5โ1 mile depending on route
๐ชจ Terrain: Mostly level paths with compacted gravel and wooden boardwalk sections
๐ช Rest Areas: Benches available along portions of the trails
โฟ Wheelchair Access: Largely accessible; wide trails, ramps, and boardwalks throughout the park
๐ป Restrooms: Accessible restrooms available near the Visitor Center
Additional Site Notes
โข Boardwalk is 7+ feet wide with wooden planks and gentle slope
โข Garden Trail surface is compacted gravel with average 5% slope
โข Ponds Trail is ~0.5 mile with benches about every 100 feet
Photo Credit: Charles "Chuck" James
Where is it happening?
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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