The Palisades area is located in Northwest Washington along the Potomac River, between Key Bridge and Chain Bridge. Hugging the Potomac River with its high bluffs and breathtaking sunsets, the Palisades is a treasure of green spaces in the nation’s capital.
Our area is laced with winding parks where dappled light filters through canopies of old trees. It’s filled with quiet streets and dotted with houses all of varying styles, from a loving home originally built as a late 19th century dance hall to detailed Victorian designs to the more modern homes.
Ask anyone why we consider this a small town in a big city and you’re likely to get the same answer: the people who live here. They are some of the friendliest in Washington. We’re an eclectic mix of all ages and sizes, lots of families (and pets), and folks with wide-ranging interests and incomes. But we all care about our community and give a lot to make it special.
Whether it’s maintaining flower beds in the median lining MacArthur Boulevard, rebuilding the children’s playground and landscaping at our local Recreation Center, or creating our own tax-exempt fund to support community projects, this is definitely a community of doers.
Our annual July 4 parade, sponsored by local businesses and Palisades t-shirt sales, is a DC tradition after more than 55 years.
And increasingly, we’re becoming the choice location for a growing number of educational institutions, including our outstanding public Key Elementary School. Our merchants are friendly and our restaurants include some of the best in the city. We are fortunate to call the Palisades our home—close to the vibrancy of the city yet surrounded by beautiful nature.