Thanks to Justin for sending Sunday: “Does anyone have any idea why Roosevelt Island is closed today?”
Megan replied: “Park Service site says “wildlife management” – apparently they have a bear?”
NPS alerts say: “Theodore Roosevelt Island Closed on 6/18/2023 for Wildlife Management
Alert, Severity, closure, Theodore Roosevelt Island Closed on 6/18/2023 for Wildlife Management
Theodore Roosevelt Island is closed on Sunday, June 18th, for wildlife management. The parking lot, Mount Vernon trail, and bikeshare station remain open the public.”
and
“Juneteenth Program Moving to Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Grove
Alert, Severity, information, Juneteenth Program Moving to Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Grove
Due to a wildlife management situation, the Juneteenth program will be held at Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Grove on 6/19/2023 from 10:00-1:00. Thank you for your flexibility!”
Stay tuned.