Hillbrook / Mayfair / Mahaning Heights
Edges of urban energy meet abundant green space here, where quiet streets give quick access to the Anacostia River parks and the conveniences along Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road. Residents appreciate proximity to neighboring communities like Deanwood, Marshall Heights, and Kenilworth, while enjoying their own pocket of rowhomes and garden-style apartments. Outdoor time comes easy: stroll the Watts Branch stream valley through Marvin Gaye Park, pedal toward the lotus ponds at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, or catch summer concerts and trails at Fort Dupont. Families, dog walkers, and weekend athletes all find room to roam at destinations such as the National Park Service’s Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Fort Dupont Park.
Education anchors the neighborhood, with H.D. Woodson High School serving as a community hub and feeder patterns that include nearby Kelly Miller Middle School and Houston Elementary. The modern Deanwood Library and Recreation Center offers study spaces, a pool, and year-round programs. Commuters value Orange Line service from Minnesota Ave and Deanwood stations, plus quick connections to US‑295, making trips to downtown and beyond straightforward. Locals frequent carryouts, cafes, and markets along Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue and Minnesota Avenue, where small businesses reflect the area’s deep-rooted pride and creativity.
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Links:
- Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm
- Fort Dupont Park: https://www.nps.gov/fodu/index.htm
- H.D. Woodson High School: https://dcps.dc.gov/school/hd-woodson-high-school
- Deanwood Library: https://www.dclibrary.org/locations/deanwood
