Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue, NE,
Washington, DC 20019
Operating Hours & Seasons
When entered from Anacostia Avenue, the park is open 7:00 am to 4:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.
Event Calendar
Annual equipment check & inventory
We're looking for a few good volunteers to assist with an inventory of our equipment (boots, waders, and tools) in order that we can properly assess what we've got and what needs to be repaired or replaced. RSVPs are defintely required for this event. Thanks!
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, February 25 | 9am – 12pm |
March 2012 4th Saturday Clean Up
Please join us for our first volunteer service event of 2012. 25 plus volunteers are sought for a variety of park improvement projects. Volunteer registration opens 30 minutes prior to the listed start time of each event. Unless otherwise stated registration will take place near the main green house just inside the park's interior fence line (if you're in the main parking lot you won't be able to miss us!). Our events run rain or shine - severe weather as forecast on WTOP (103.5 FM or WTOP.com) cancels. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, WDC 20019 and the phone number for the park is 202-426-6905. The npark has ample free, off-street parking. The closest Metro station is Deanwood on the orange line.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, March 24 | 9am – 12pm |
Earth Day 2012
Please join us the celebration of the 41st Earth Day celebration. 150 plus volunteers are sought to assist National Park Service staff with a variety of park improvement projects. RSVPs recommended. Volunteer registration opens 30 minutes prior to the listed start time of each event. Unless otherwise stated registration will take place near the main green house just inside the park's interior fence line (if you're in the main parking lot you won't be able to miss us!). Our events run rain or shine - severe weather as forecast on WTOP (103.5 FM or WTOP.com) cancels. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, WDC 20019 and the phone number for the park is 202-426-6905. The npark has ample free, off-street parking. The closest Metro station is Deanwood on the orange line.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, April 21 | 9am – 1pm |
May 19th Service Event
25 plus volunteers are sought to assist National Park Service staff with a variety of park improvement projects. Volunteer registration opens 30 minutes prior to the listed start time of each event. Unless otherwise stated registration will take place near the main green house just inside the park's interior fence line (if you're in the main parking lot you won't be able to miss us!). Our events run rain or shine - severe weather as forecast on WTOP (103.5 FM or WTOP.com) cancels. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, WDC 20019 and the phone number for the park is 202-426-6905. The npark has ample free, off-street parking. The closest Metro station is Deanwood on the orange line.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 19 | 9am – Noon |
June 2012 4th Saturday Clean Up
25 plus volunteers are sought to assist National Park Service staff with park improvement projects. Volunteer registration opens 30 minutes prior to the listed start time of each event. Unless otherwise stated registration will take place near the main green house just inside the park's interior fence line (if you're in the main parking lot you won't be able to miss us!). Our events run rain or shine - severe weather as forecast on WTOP (103.5 FM or WTOP.com) cancels. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, WDC 20019 and the phone number for the park is 202-426-6905. The npark has ample free, off-street parking. The closest Metro station is Deanwood on the orange line.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, June 23 | 9am – 12pm |
Annual Asian Cultural & Lily Festival
Individuals may be needed to assist National Park Service staff with event set up, break down, and coordination of programs for visitors. Some advanced training may be required. Volunteers are asked to contact the park directly at 202/426-6905.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, July 21 | 10am – 3pm |
National Public Lands Day 2012
For our premiere service event of the year we're looking for 200 plus volunteers to assist with the removal of cut lotus from the park's ponds as well as a variety of other park improvement projects. Volunteer registration opens 30 minutes prior to the listed start time of each event. Unless otherwise stated registration will take place near the main green house just inside the park's interior fence line (if you're in the main parking lot you won't be able to miss us!). Our events run rain or shine - severe weather as forecast on WTOP (103.5 FM or WTOP.com) cancels. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, WDC 20019 and the phone number for the park is 202-426-6905. The npark has ample free, off-street parking. The closest Metro station is Deanwood on the orange line.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, September 29 | 9am – 1pm |
Putting the park to bed for the winter - October 2012 Service Event
100 volunteers are sought to assist with the relocation of plants and the removal of invasive species and litter as we help prepare the Gardens for the winter. Volunteer registration opens 30 minutes prior to the listed start time of each event. Unless otherwise stated registration will take place near the main green house just inside the park's interior fence line (if you're in the main parking lot you won't be able to miss us!). Our events run rain or shine - severe weather as forecast on WTOP (103.5 FM or WTOP.com) cancels. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, WDC 20019 and the phone number for the park is 202-426-6905. The npark has ample free, off-street parking. The closest Metro station is Deanwood on the orange line.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 27 | 9am – 12pm |
