Dear PoPville

“It’s a basketball court. Are “no parking” signs really necessary?”

“Dear PoPville,

It started a few months ago. Perhaps late for work and sick of searching for a spot, one driver decided to park on the basketball court at 2nd and W street NW. Now, emboldened by this first idiot, drivers (many of whom are uniformed DC Water employees) pack their cars onto the court every day. The Department of Parks and Recreation says they no longer own the property, and DPW won’t tow or ticket absent “no parking” signs. Seriously? It’s a basketball court. Are “no parking” signs really necessary? Thoughts or suggestions appreciated.”