Welcome to Cleveland Park
Serenity and quiet charm in an upscale, family-centric neighborhood
Stately and elegant, Cleveland Park is one of DC’s prettiest areas. With manicured lawns, spacious Queen Anne-style homes, and wrap-around porches, Cleveland Park charms residents and attracts sophisticated families looking for residential tranquility with a DC address. This fashionable neighborhood was named for President Grover Cleveland, whose move to shady Connecticut Avenue inspired fellow wealthy friends to build summer homes here. The leafy streets and cool breezes made sultry summers pleasant and peaceful. Soon after, the streetcar arrived, connecting Cleveland Park to the downtown area, and the neighborhood filled with the charming turn-of-the-century homes and spacious lawns so coveted today. Residents continue to follow President Cleveland’s lead, with everyone from families and young professionals to tastemakers and politicians setting down roots.
Cleveland Park may be a serene residential paradise but this cosmopolitan enclave is anything but sleepy. The nightlife scene is energetic and residents are fiercely loyal to the magic Cleveland Park offers. Global cuisine and chef-driven menus shine, while fusion themes are fresh and innovative. Internationally trained pastry chef Yuri Oberbillig stuns guests with her tantalizing Japanese-French fusion pastries at Saku Saku Flakerie, offering the flakiest croissants this side of Paris and melding unique flavors, like matcha and hazelnut. Trattoria Al Volo offers a rustic, cozy feel and a decadent menu of classic Italian fare, while Bindaas shares the vibrant tastes and fragrances of Indian street cuisine at this hip, chef-driven eatery. Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winner Sababa offers a chic and whimsical take on Israeli fare in a dramatic setting. Cleveland Park’s natural beauty extends beyond the lush lawns and vivid azaleas of the residential streets. This idyllic neighborhood opens onto the stunning Rock Creek Park, an oasis of green space and scenic hiking trails. Experience the wild beauty on horseback or wander through the shady pathways. Saturday mornings belong to the Cleveland Park Farmers Market, where you can find artisan baked goods and fresh, local vegetables, and quiet afternoons were made for reading at the Cleveland Park Library. Families adore the esteemed National Zoo, with its focus on conservation, education, and wild habitats for the world’s most exotic endangered species.
