Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20019 US / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is a National Park Service site located in the north eastern corner of Washington, D.C., and the Maryland state border. Nestled near the banks of the Anacostia River and directly west of the Baltimore Washington Parkway, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens preserves a plethora of rare waterlilies and lotuses in the cultivated ponds near the river. The park also contains the Kenilworth Marsh, the only remaining tidal marsh in Washington, D.C. and an adjacent recreational area. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is the only national park devoted to cultivated water-loving plants. This unique habitat, featuring exotic water lilies and lotus, is an oasis for nature lovers, a haven for walkers, hikers, photographers and birdwatchers and a living laboratory for students of all ages. The marshes along the Anacostia River have a rich and varied natural and cultural history. From the Nacotchtank Indians to early American settlers, to contemporary African American communities, the area we now know as Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens has been home to a variety of people for more than 4,000 years. The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are a tranquil oasis located on the Anacostia River in northeast Washington D.C. The distinctive 8-acre gardens were established post-Civil War on marshy lands purchased by war veteran Walter Shaw. As a hobby, he conducted extensive research on the cultivation of water lilies and eventually started a business showcasing and selling the hybrids he created. After barely averting a dredging plan in 1938, the gardens became part of the National Park Service and have remained relatively unchanged. Today, the gardens and adjacent marshes are home to a large variety of rare and native water plants, are a spectacular attraction for the city, and continue to contribute to the botanical research of water plants.
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Location ID: #063-10112137
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DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment
Washington, DC US
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