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Benning Ridge Features & Amenities
Benning Ridge is one of several neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River, named for William Benning: a prominent landowner in the area whom some speculate was a retired pirate. It is a sizeable neighborhood in the Southeast quadrant, lying just south of East Capitol Street. Benning Ridge has much to offer including two grocery stores and access to great spaces for fun and recreation. In the heart of the neighborhood stands Benning Terrace Recreation Center, just to the east is Fletcher-Johnson Recreation Center, to the north is Fort Chapin Park, and to the west is the prominent Fort Dupont Park. There one can partake in jogging, hiking, biking, baseball, basketball, and tennis. Over the summer, the park hosts several large-scale outdoor concerts.
Benning Ridge Housing Styles
Benning Ridge is home to myriad housing options. Condos, Coops, duplexes, and garden apartment complexes can be found throughout the neighborhood. Single-family options include Colonials, Dutch Coloinals, bungalows, ramblers, Cape Cods, and a few Victorians and Tudors.
Benning Ridge Transportation & Location
Benning Ridge has no Metro Station, however, the Benning Rd Metro Station on the Blue and Silver lines is located nearby in the Benning neighborhood.
Benning Ridge is bounded by East Capitol St NE to the north, Benning Rd SE to the east, Southern Ave SE to the south, and Ridge Rd SE to the west.
