Southwest Duck Pond
Southwest Duck Pond is a tranquil and relaxing park featuring a pond with ducks, abundant tree-shaded seating including rocking chairs, and a free library. It is welcoming for dog walks and children, with a calm atmosphere that is great for solo lunch breaks, reading, or simply enjoying the local wildlife such as ducks, squirrels, and birds. The park is wheelchair accessible and includes amenities like seating areas that close around 7 PM.
Reviews
It’s all in the name. It’s a pond with ducks – plenty of tree shaded seating complete with rocking chairs and even a free library. Great place to just relax from the hustle and bustle and just check out the ducks and the squirrels.
The South West Duck Pond is one of the most local relaxing place to have lunch quietly going solo, read or just hang out with the ducks. Many locals of the designated pond take turns to fit the squirrels and the ducks. It is open all year long. The seating are closed around 7 PM
I’ve passed this location at times after parking to go to one of my after-school program sites. The outside area can be nice and tranquil.
Unfortunately, I’ve smelt cannabis smoke on more than one occasion, and it was not appealing, especially when you’re with kids. I understand that DC is Marijuana friendly, but some areas should just be off limits or have a time restriction threshold.
Absolutely beautiful here! With lots of squirrels, 🐿️ birds and a few ducks. 🦆 Great for dog walks and small breaks.
We showed up with some duck snacks, the usual type of snacks – sweet corn, peas and oats – and the one duck that had stayed back into early dusk in the cool air was in for a real treat. Alongside the nearly 50 other bird friends, we feasted that evening and it brought much joy to everyone.