16th Street Heights, DC
Neighborhood Guide
16th Street Heights sits in Northwest DC along 16th Street NW with Rock Creek Park on the western edge. Residential blocks include early twentieth century detached and semi detached houses, along with rowhouse pockets near 14th Street NW and Georgia Avenue NW. Recreation facilities in and next to Rock Creek Park, plus local parks and schools, support daily life within the neighborhood.
Fast Facts
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Location: Northwest DC between Rock Creek Park and 14th Street NW
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Main Corridors: 16th Street NW for north south travel, 14th Street NW and Georgia Avenue NW for shops and services, Kennedy Street NW for local retail
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Parks and Recreation: Rock Creek Park, Carter Barron athletic fields, Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, Hamilton Recreation Center, pocket parks on residential blocks
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Housing Types: Early to mid twentieth century detached and semi detached houses, brick porch front rowhouses on select streets, limited small multifamily near major corridors
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Transit: Metrobus on 16th Street NW, 14th Street NW, and Georgia Avenue NW, Capital Bikeshare docks along main intersections, nearest Metrorail access via Green and Yellow Lines at Columbia Heights or Georgia Ave Petworth and Red Line stations reached by bus connections
Overview and History
The neighborhood developed during the streetcar and early auto eras with a tree lined grid and homes built from the 1910s through the mid twentieth century. 16th Street NW has long served as a civic corridor linking the area to downtown and to Maryland. Rock Creek Park borders the western side, providing direct access to trails, fields, and recreation sites.
Lifestyle and Amenities
Local Retail and Services
Kennedy Street NW and portions of 14th Street NW and Georgia Avenue NW offer restaurants, cafes, convenience retail, fitness, and service businesses. Storefronts change over time, and hours are posted by each operator.
Parks and Recreation
Rock Creek Park features multi use trails, picnic areas, and athletic fields. The nearby Rock Creek Park Tennis Center offers public courts and programs. Carter Barron fields provide space for league play and practices. Hamilton Recreation Center includes a playground, courts, and a community building with posted activities.
Everyday Errands
Grocery, pharmacy, hardware, and personal services are located on Georgia Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and nearby corridors. Many daily needs are reachable within a short drive, bus ride, or bike trip.
Housing and Real Estate Snapshot
16th Street Heights features a variety of home types shaped by early twentieth century growth.
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Detached and Semi Detached Houses
Brick and frame construction with front porches or stoops and rear yards. Many properties include off street parking pads or garages where present. -
Rowhouse Pockets
Brick porch front rowhouses appear near 14th Street NW and along select east west streets. Some homes include lower level spaces that may be used for storage or accessory purposes subject to District regulations. -
Small Multifamily and Conversions
Limited garden style and small apartment buildings are located near major corridors, with some condominium conversions on select blocks.
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Transportation and Accessibility
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Metrorail
The neighborhood does not have a station within its boundaries. Riders connect by bus to the Green and Yellow Lines at Columbia Heights or Georgia Ave Petworth and to Red Line stations to the north and south. Walking times vary by address. -
Bus
Metrobus operates frequent service along 16th Street NW, 14th Street NW, and Georgia Avenue NW with routes that link to downtown, cross town corridors, and Metrorail stations. -
Biking
Capital Bikeshare docks are located on and near the main corridors. Neighborhood streets link to Rock Creek Park trails and to east west bike routes. -
Driving and Parking
Primary routes include 16th Street NW, 14th Street NW, Georgia Avenue NW, and Military Road NW. Residential permit parking applies on side streets where posted, with metered or time limited spaces on commercial blocks.
Community Landmarks
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Rock Creek Park trail access points along the western edge
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Carter Barron athletic fields in Rock Creek Park
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Rock Creek Park Tennis Center near 16th Street NW
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Hamilton Recreation Center near 14th Street NW and Hamilton Street NW
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Kennedy Street NW local retail corridor
FAQs
- Where is 16th Street Heights in DC
It is in Northwest DC between Rock Creek Park and 14th Street NW. The neighborhood extends north and south along 16th Street NW with Kennedy Street NW as a local retail corridor and Georgia Avenue NW to the east. - What types of homes are common in 16th Street Heights
Most residential blocks feature early to mid twentieth century detached and semi detached houses. Rowhouse pockets appear near 14th Street NW, with limited small multifamily buildings near major corridors. - How do residents commute from 16th Street Heights
Many use Metrobus on 16th Street NW, 14th Street NW, and Georgia Avenue NW to reach Metrorail at Columbia Heights, Georgia Ave Petworth, or Red Line stations. Cycling routes and Rock Creek Park trails support bike trips. - What parks are nearby
Rock Creek Park lines the western edge with multi use trails and fields. Carter Barron fields and the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center are nearby. Hamilton Recreation Center provides courts and a playground. - Where can I handle daily errands
Grocery, pharmacy, hardware, and services are located on Georgia Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and Kennedy Street NW. Many errands are reachable by short bus rides or bike trips.
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