Picnic area at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C.
There are at least two dozen picnic tables—no grills—at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in what appears to be a picnic table parking lot next to a large field just around the corner from the Visitor Center. While these are all available to park guests on a first-come, first-served basis, the reason for the stockpiling of tables is because this field is used for events such as the Lotus and Water Lily Festival.
There are also a few picnic tables along the paths that wind through the forty-four ponds that make up Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
Picnic table along a path through the water lily and lotus ponds at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C.
For those wanting to host a group event, while no tables can be reserved at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, there are tables that can be reserved at the nearby Anacostia Park.
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Last updated on November 26, 2025
