The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is dedicated to ensuring the Gardens are a well-maintained, well-enjoyed and welcoming park for neighbors and visitors. Friends is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that connects people to the Gardens through stewardship, public engagement and educational programs in cooperation with the National Park Service. We envision an aquatic gardens that inspires.

This unique park reveals the only remaining tidal marsh in Washington, D.C., natural riparian environments along the Anacostia, and breathtaking historic water lily and lotus in ponds. We encourage public discovery of the park through community events, volunteer activities, and educational programs for youth. 

 The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens celebrates and protects this special place by:

• engaging volunteers
• supporting educational and interpretive programs
• building community partnerships
• fundraising for special park initiatives

Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is your voice for this park.