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“Dear PoPville,

Dog Daze has new renderings outside of what they’re planning on designing. Read More

Thanks to Dave for sending.

I was admiring this little new (to me) park in Mount Pleasant (kids playground is above) and giving the leaves changing I’ve got parks on my mind – so besides the magnificent gem of Rock Creek Park – what are your other favorite parks in DC? In can be anything from a pocket park or smaller like the Spanish Steps, larger like the Franciscan Monastery grounds, or quite large like the Arboretum or anything in between. What are some of your favorites? Also wondering about your favorite parks a short drive to get too?

Thanks to Brian Wee for sending this amazing series of photos:

“I caught this bald eagle catching a drink on its way to work in Rock Creek this morning (Thursday October 26, around 1030 hrs). The bird conveniently chose to land in the creek right alongside the zoo loop trail!” Read More

17th and S Street, NW via DC DPR

From DPR: “The new water fountain and resurfacing are complete! DPR is excited to announce that S Street Dog Park has officially reopened!” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I apologize in advance as some may find this triggering but as a woman who was in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park by myself today, I want to alert anyone who visits the park. Read More

“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees

Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:

“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park

Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:

Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.

Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.

What is Happening: Read More

Thanks to a reader for passing on a message they received from NPS:

“The restoration of the Dupont fountain was delayed after significant vandalism took place at the site in June. The project was paused while we sought additional funding to repair the damage from the vandalism Read More

From a press release:

“The District Department of Energy and Environment hopes to see you on Kingman + Heritage Islands in two weeks for the third annual Kingman Island Friends & Family Day on Saturday, October 14th, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I got an email that the DPR rec center classes I was enrolled in for myself and my family were cancelled (Spin class on M/W, Sat, and Body Flex/Weight lifting on T/Th). My husband said his instructor told him that it was a possibility last week as DPR and the DC government did not reach an agreement/renew contracts in time for classes to be taught. Wondering how widespread across the city this is. For context my classes were at Raymond Recreation Center in Petworth.”