Woodridge, DC Neighborhood Guide

Woodridge, DC Neighborhood Guide

Woodridge sits in Northeast DC along Rhode Island Avenue NE near the boundary with Maryland. The neighborhood includes a main street corridor with small businesses and services, a grid of residential blocks with detached and semi detached houses, and access to parks and recreation at Langdon Park. The Woodridge Neighborhood Library anchors a civic corner on Rhode Island Avenue NE.

Fast Facts

• Location: Northeast DC at the DC and Maryland line

• Main Corridors: Rhode Island Avenue NE for shops and services, South Dakota Avenue NE for cross town travel, Eastern Avenue NE along the boundary

• Parks and Recreation: Langdon Park Recreation Center with fields, courts, a pool, and community programming, pocket parks on residential blocks

• Housing Types: Early to mid twentieth century detached houses and semi detached homes, brick colonials and bungalows, limited rowhouse pockets and small condo buildings near major corridors

• Landmarks: Woodridge Neighborhood Library on Rhode Island Avenue NE, Langdon Park Recreation Center on 20th Street NE

• Transit: Metrobus routes on Rhode Island Avenue NE and South Dakota Avenue NE, nearby Red Line access at Brookland CUA and Rhode Island Ave Brentwood depending on origin and route, Capital Bikeshare stations at key intersections
  
  

Overview and History

Woodridge developed during the streetcar and early auto eras with platted lots and a tree lined grid. Commercial storefronts clustered on Rhode Island Avenue NE while residential streets filled with detached and semi detached homes from the 1910s through the mid twentieth century. Ongoing small business activity and civic investments like the rebuilt Woodridge Library and improvements at Langdon Park support daily needs within the neighborhood.

Lifestyle and Amenities

Shops and Services
Rhode Island Avenue NE hosts restaurants, cafes, convenience retail, and service businesses. Additional stores and professional offices are located along South Dakota Avenue NE and 18th Street NE.

Everyday Errands
Residents find grocery options, pharmacies, hardware, fitness, and personal services within a short drive or bus ride on Rhode Island Avenue NE and nearby corridors. Local merchants provide daily necessities close to home.

Parks and Recreation
Langdon Park Recreation Center includes athletic fields, courts, a pool, and a community center with posted classes and events. Smaller green spaces and playgrounds appear throughout adjacent blocks, with sidewalks connecting to the park network.

Library and Community Facilities
The Woodridge Neighborhood Library offers meeting rooms, public programs, and study areas. Recreation schedules and library calendars are posted on agency websites and facility entrances.

Housing and Real Estate Snapshot

Woodridge contains a range of home types shaped by its early to mid twentieth century growth.

• Detached and Semi Detached Houses
  Brick colonials, bungalows, and cottages with porches or stoops. Many lots include rear yards and off street parking pads or garages where present.

• Rowhouse and Small Multifamily Pockets
  Select blocks near major corridors include attached homes and small condominium buildings created through conversions or infill.

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Transportation and Accessibility

• Metrorail
  The neighborhood does not have a station within its boundaries. Nearby Red Line stations include Brookland CUA to the west and Rhode Island Ave Brentwood to the southwest. Walking and biking times vary by address and route.

• Bus
  Metrobus routes operate along Rhode Island Avenue NE and South Dakota Avenue NE with frequent service to Red Line stations and downtown connections.

• Biking
  Capital Bikeshare docks are located along Rhode Island Avenue NE and at key cross streets. Signed routes connect to Brookland and to the Anacostia riverfront network via connecting streets and trails.

• Driving and Parking
  Rhode Island Avenue NE and South Dakota Avenue NE provide primary access. Residential permit parking applies on side streets where posted. Metered or time limited spaces appear on commercial blocks.

Community Landmarks

• Woodridge Neighborhood Library on Rhode Island Avenue NE

• Langdon Park Recreation Center on 20th Street NE

• Rhode Island Avenue NE main street corridor

• Eastern Avenue NE at the DC and Maryland boundary

FAQs

1. Where is Woodridge in DC
   Woodridge is in Northeast DC along Rhode Island Avenue NE near the DC and Maryland line. It sits east of Brookland and south of Michigan Park with Langdon just to the west.
   
   
2. What types of homes are common in Woodridge
   Most residential blocks feature early to mid twentieth century detached and semi detached houses, with limited rowhouses and small condo buildings near main corridors.
   
   
3. How do residents commute from Woodridge
   Many use Metrobus on Rhode Island Avenue NE and South Dakota Avenue NE and connect to Red Line stations at Brookland CUA or Rhode Island Ave Brentwood. Driving routes use Rhode Island Avenue NE and South Dakota Avenue NE.
   
   
4. What parks are nearby
   Langdon Park Recreation Center is the primary recreational complex with fields, courts, and a pool. Pocket parks and playgrounds are located on nearby residential blocks.
   
   
5. Where can I run daily errands
   Shops and services line Rhode Island Avenue NE with additional options on South Dakota Avenue NE. Grocery, pharmacy, hardware, and personal services are available within a short drive or bus ride.
   
   

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