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Yellow Crown Night Heron

Ian Lothian

One of the protected species one can enjoy at the park

Several pieces of legislation brought Anacostia Park and with it the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens into being.

1924 legislation

1926 legislation

Capper - Crampton Act
Pothole carved by the Potomac River  

Did You Know?
The round holes you see in the rocks along the River Trail were carved by the Potomac. Some of these potholes are large enough to stand in and can take over 500 years to form.

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Last Updated: October 28, 2009 at 14:59 EST