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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a resident of Kensington and have never lived in Bethesda, so while I can't compare I can tell you about Kensington with small kids (ours are two and three now). We have lived here for almost two years and love it so far. It's very kid-friendly and convenient. For the kids and family, there are several great parks and playgrounds within a few blocks, fun events in the summer (bike parade on the Fourth, once a month kid movie on the green), food truck night near the MARC station every other Thursday in the summer, summer concert series, model train show at town hall, book fair, fall fest, etc. There just always seems to be a ton to do that is free or nearly so.

As for convenience, we find we can walk to many things (CVS, starbucks, wine store, take out, groceries, auto repair, vet, dentist and doctor) and have a three -five minute drive to others (costco, target, post office). I take the MARC which is a short walk or sometimes drive the 1.3 miles to the metro (there is also a bus line) for work. We find we don't need the car for many errands.

In all, we've found it welcoming, with more of a small town feel and a lot of community. [/quote]

I love it too - although we live in the Parkwood neighborhood. There is definitely less of the Bethesda vibe. Likely because we are the poor relations but I also think it is somewhat self-selecting. My neighbors are all well-educated professionals, many with interesting DC jobs but they almost all seem down to earth and fun to be around. We take part in all the events that the PP listed above and there is a nice small town feeling when you attend them.[/quote]

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