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Posted 03/16/24 We arrived a little late to see the bloom of the flowers although you can still appreciate their beauty and take beautiful photos. It is dog friendly, many are off leash and running in the gardens. Easy parking free for 2 hours, there is a bathroom if you need it, very peaceful for a short walk..
STUNNING Kwanzan cherry blossoms, it was peak on 4/12/2023.
- dogs are off leash if you have day pass(purchase online) or membership.
- better to sign up for text/email alert when it’s closed.
- street parking, easy on weekdays.
- dogs are off leash if you have day pass(purchase online) or membership.
- better to sign up for text/email alert when it’s closed.
- street parking, easy on weekdays.
Visiting this place regularly has restored my dog's vitality. A day pass costs $15 and there is a two-year waiting list to become an annual dues-paying member. However, I'm happy to pay the $15/day fee while I wait because it's the best (if not the only) large, leashes, dog-friendly park in DC.
Posted 3/25/23- I was about a week late for the peak of the cherry blossoms but there were still a few trees in bloom. Also in another week or two, there’ll be more. The most popular spot to see the cherry blossoms in D.C. is the Tidal Basin along the Potomac River. However, during peak (even during the week), it is extremely busy and difficult to find parking. If you want a low key yet still beautiful place to admire the cherry blossoms, come to the Congressional Cemetery. The main entrance is on E street and there is free two hour parking right by the gate. The cemetery is dog friendly (also able to be off-leash!) which adds life to the place. This is the perfect quiet place to spend a warm D.C. afternoon. Plus, lots to do nearby!
I visited the Congressional Cemetery, April 16, 2022. It was a wonderful spring day with the cherry trees in full bloom.
The cemetery is a very nice location to take a walk and view the different styles of gravestones. There are cobble walkways and dirt paths. Be careful if you walk off the path, the ground is uneven.
Loves to see thee was an active bee colony with many hives. The bee keepers were there performing maintenance.
The cemetery is a very nice location to take a walk and view the different styles of gravestones. There are cobble walkways and dirt paths. Be careful if you walk off the path, the ground is uneven.
Loves to see thee was an active bee colony with many hives. The bee keepers were there performing maintenance.
For those of you who enjoy history, this place is really worth your time. This cemetery predates Arlington going back to the earliest days of Washington. It offers a wonderful program that allows dogs off the leash.
This is a peaceful area. Congressional has worked with the community for years & years, extending themselves as more than just a rest home for the beloved departed. I have heard (but not attended 😔) that there are many events for the living; spanning from film viewings to book readings. It is a quiet place for walking & a unique meet up for dog walks. There are many benches for relaxing & a few tables as well. There is lots of local history located at this cemetery. The grounds are simple but mostly well kept.
