Living in Woodley Park, D.C.
Woodley Park is one of Washington's most pleasant and scenic neighborhoods. Filled with the classic row homes, lush green lawns, and tree-lined streets, it's hard to not feel right at home. Removed from the bustle of downtown D.C., residents of Woodley Park often appreciate the neighborhood's quieter charm, its central location and easy access to public transportation.
What Woodley Park Has to Offer
By offering easy access to the District's sights, Woodley Park has plenty to keep residents occupied. The top attraction is the Smithsonian National Zoo, a resplendent haven for many animal species and home to the famous giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Bei Bei. Like all other Smithsonian institutions, entry is free year-round. For generations, Rock Creek Park has offered Washingtonians a natural escape from the city without ever having to leave the city, and residents have access to the park's miles of jogging and bike trails just steps from Calvert Street.
Woodley Park offers a vibrant restaurant scene, too. On Calvert Street, diners can choose from relaxed pubs or weekend brunch spots, or they can try for something adventurous at one of Connecticut Avenue's many ethnic restaurants, including Lebanese, Japanese and Cajun cuisine.
Housing in Woodley Park
Real estate in Woodley Park, D.C., can be on the upper end of the spectrum. When it comes to homes for sale, you'll find early 20th century row houses on the neighborhood's side streets—many of which have gone through extensive renovations to maintain their historic character while updating their interior. However, the larger brick apartment buildings on Connecticut and Calvert streets offer buyers the opportunity to live in Woodley Park at a more affordable price.
Getting to and from Woodley Park
For daily commuters, Woodley Park offers a variety of transportation options to get them to their destination. The Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metrorail stop is located right on Connecticut Avenue and is one stop away from DuPont Circle and central D.C. to the south and several stops from Maryland in the north. Metrobuses also travel in the same general directions and are a popular choice for residents with short commutes. Washington, D.C., has also worked hard in recent years to become a more bike-friendly city. The introduction of Capital Bikeshare to the north and south end of the Woodley Park neighborhood has connected D.C. to the hundreds of other stations throughout the D.C. metro area.
