Kingman And Heritage Islands Park, Washington: Photos, Reviews & Location

Man-made island in the Anacostia River offering rustic trails & an annual bluegrass festival.

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#192 of 260 Tourist attractions in Washington #145 of 211 Parks in Washington

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.51

5.1 km from the center of Washington

Rating breakdown

5 ★67%
4 ★23%
3 ★7%
2 ★1%
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575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, United States

kingmanisland.org

+1 202-488-0627

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Kingman And Heritage Islands Park?: Kingman And Heritage Islands Park is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 533 reviews.
How does Kingman And Heritage Islands Park rank in Washington?: Kingman And Heritage Islands Park is #192 of 260 Tourist attractions in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Kingman And Heritage Islands Park located?: 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, United States — 5.1 km from the center of Washington.
How can I contact Kingman And Heritage Islands Park?: Phone: +1 202-488-0627 · Website: kingmanisland.org

Reviews (10)

Joel Gagliardi 2023 Aug 10

Nice place but the bridges have broken parts, splinters, and are not bike or stroller friendly
Good fishing and bird watching though. Has a kayak/canoe dock.

Nishan Biswas 2023 Jul 04

A wonderful green and quite place in an urban setting. Spent an afternoon walk and the experience was amazing.

Anji Martin (Wedding Photographer) 2023 May 19

When it comes to wedding venues in Washington, DC, it can be hard to find "hidden gems." But Kingman And Heritage Islands Park is one of them. Located between Kingman Lake and the Anacostia River, the islands are rural enough that you quickly forget how close you are to the rest of the city. So you can have an intimate wedding ceremony that feels like you are out in the middle of nowhere, even though you're in the middle of one of the country's biggest metro areas. As a bonus, the park offers some great spots for your wedding portraits! In particular, the bridges that connect the islands to each other and to the mainland are really unique locations for pictures of the two of you!

M B 2023 Mar 03

Great gem of a park so close to DC. Great for walking and kids.

Trail around Island Heritage trail is great. Parts of the trail is on wooden board walk. There are great places to sit and also has picnic tables.

Rachel Bonifacio 2022 Oct 17

Visiting DC, rented a bike, and rode to Heritage Island for a quick trail. The dirt trail is short and relatively flat, but it has some pretty good obstacles; would recommend a mountain bike with at least front suspension because there are some big roots that can make it quite bumpy (and slippery after rain). I went in October, and it was empty, felt safe, but I didn't see any ranger or anyone who can help if I ever needed it. 🥲 Some parts had garbage in them, sadly, but other than that, it's a nice and quick escape. Enjoy! 🚴🏻‍♀️

M planetmike 2021 Sep 05

An under-discovered wild refuge in the city. This could be maintained better. There is litter and old concrete strewn about which needs cleanup. Another footbridge at the southern tip of the island to Burnham Barrier Wayside would complete its pedestrian access. There are also many invasive plant species which need to be replaced. However, "all-in-all", very thankful to have this real wildlife area within the concrete jungle of DC. Keep It Wild DC!

Marc Holmes 2021 May 09

This is a nature preserve right in DC. There are walking trails and a few picnic tables. The city noise is all around, but lots of birds and turtles call these islands and the water between them home.

Rachel B 2021 Apr 13

Lovely little trail oasis in the middle of the city! You can go here and catch lots of wildlife - turtles and birds.

Near to RFK park and stadium, almost interconnecting to the track and soccer fields. The parks in general seemed to be slightly lacking in upkeep on the day I went, but giving some benefit of the doubts that maybe it was just an off day. Mostly, the park and connecting fields all seem really nice and enjoyable!

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Sean Finnegan 2020 Nov 08

Nice wide boardwalk to the island. Easy access from The Fields parking areas near RFK. Great for exploring and being near the water. The Anacostia River and its waterways aren't the cleanest however it seems to be getting better.

Luis Escobar 2020 Sep 19

We live near the islands in the River Terrace neighborhood. I take my dogs walking here every day and it's done wonders for my physical and mental health. The sunsets on the river are beautiful, there's so much nature watching to do on the islands, and it's never really crowded so no issues with social distancing. It's also nice to go read the while others are fishing off the wooden deck. When COVID is over, I'm looking forward to hitting up the annual Bluegrass music festival that takes place here in the spring!