Kenilworth

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Kenilworth - Washington, DC

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The park and river are just the beginning for this trendy neighborhood

Downtown Urban Trendy Riverfront Park Space Outdoors Walkable Mass Transit Metro

Situated between the Anacostia River and the Anacostia Freeway roughly six miles west of Downtown Washington DC, Kenilworth is a small neighborhood that's nearly consumed with the spectacular Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. This large park features hiking trails along the river and is ideal for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. Kenilworth Marsh, located in the park, is DC's only remaining tidal marsh.

Kenilworth is considered one of DC's hottest up-and-coming neighborhoods, with easy access to the Deanwood Metro station, the river, and the historic Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. Kenilworth is located next to the trendy Parkside neighborhood and is directly across the river from the US National Arboretum.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kingman and Heritage Island Park
  • Bladensburg Waterfront Park
  • Dueling Creek Natural Area
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • National Arboretum

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.