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Fall Foliage on the Kenilworth Marsh Boardwalk

NPS/ M. Marquez

Fall at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

The transition from summer to fall at Kenilworth is a sight to behold. The lotus and lilies flowers will continue until the end of September before all the blooms are done for the season. All that remains throughout the ponds are the dried-out lotus seed pods that look like showerheads and withering leaves. It seems like everything has gone dormant, but far from it as life in the park remains active.

Fall is an excellent time to see migratory birds flying through the park. Egrets will hang around until late October before they fly south for the winter. Murmuration of Red-winged Blackbirds, Grackles, and Tree Swallows fill the air with intricate dances. More solitary birds also make the occasional appearances for fall migration.

Late summer and fall flowers blooms such as the Beggar-ticks (bidens frondosa), Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis), Rough-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa), and Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) populate the around the borders of the gardens as well as parts of Kenilworth Marsh.

Even though, the lotus and water lily season is done for the year, Fall is still a great time to visit and enjoy the nature in and around the ponds.

We are open year-round

Check current park hours.

When visiting Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, please keep in mind that there are no vending services available.

Those who come to visit can take steps to recreate responsibly by:

• Protecting vegetation and avoiding ticks by staying on established paths.
• Staying hydrated by bringing your own water and hand sanitizer.
• Checking the weather conditions and being prepared.

We are excited to welcome you to the gardens!