“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been googling and googling and can’t find it: What is this cement marker, which is along the Reservation 630 trail in Rock Creek Park near Picnic Area 2 at Pierce Mill? (more…)
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25th and N Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Dog owners of Dupont, West End, and Georgetown are working to get the Francis Dog Park expanded and improved. Would be so grateful if you could share our petition!”
You can see the proposal here and sign the petition here.
“The National Park Service will clear the unsheltered encampment at McPherson Square on February 15”
tent fire December 1st, 2022
Ed. Note: Last weekend the Post had an editorial “It’s time to clear out the McPherson Square encampment”
A reader passes on the below letter from the National Mall and Memorial Parks:
“The National Park Service (NPS) will clear the unsheltered encampment at McPherson Square on February 15, 2023, shifting the closure date up two months from the initial posted closure date of April 12, 2023. The updated closure date responds to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services’ (DMHHS) January 9 request that NPS close the McPherson Square encampment on February 1 because high levels of illegal drug activity and other dangerous and unsafe activities significantly impede social services outreach and endanger social services providers, mental health clinicians, unsheltered individuals, and the public. Following DMHHS’ request, the NPS considered the recommendation of the United States Park Police (USPP) in determining the February 15 closure date. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This bridge is located on Rock Creek Trail down the steep hill from Shoreham Drive (Near Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street) heading south past the recreational area. It appears that a vehicle may have been on the trail at speed and was unable to negotiate the turn thus (more…)
Thanks to Shayla, Mitch and Jerome for sending:
“After two years of work, the lower level is very nice which includes access for those not able previously to access the lower level.”
“It looks like the work is basically done. The “Do Not Enter” signs and fencing are gone and you can walk around except on some of the turf. Of course, (more…)
Photo by Phil
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS), in coordination with National Links Trust (NLT), is seeking public comment for a proposed plan to improve the Rock Creek Park Golf Course. The proposed improvements will increase playability, address the site’s maintenance backlog, and broaden course appeal to the local community. You’re invited to review the plans and submit comments from Jan. 9 through Feb. 8.
The proposed plan would prioritize the historic significance and integrity of the original William Flynn-designed golf course, while making the site more environmentally sustainable. The NPS and NLT recognize that it is essential that each course maintain its historically and architecturally significant elements – this is part of what makes these courses so special and beloved by the golfers who play them.
The proposed plan would allow the park and National Links Trust to: (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending: “Small section on north side of park is roped off and has a fresh layer of sod. Let’s hope park service covers the entire lawn!”
Ed. Note: I recently asked NPS about the status of the fountains at the park and was told:
“we aren’t certain about spring 2023 for turning on the fountains. It will be dependent what short-term fixes are needed, but we are hopeful. The bigger rehabilitation need has been scoped and funding for that hasn’t been identified as of yet.”
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Update from NPS:
“The area in the photograph is not National Park Service property, nor is the placement of the boulders the work of the NPS (it’s District property, though I don’t that they were the ones who put the boulders there).”
Thanks to Dave for sending from “just off Logan Circle – One tent has been here for months, then more started to appear. Suddenly we see boulders.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
14 families from Crestwood collaborated to offer this response to the recent post regarding the development of a children’s play space in our neighborhood.
Many in the Crestwood community welcome and appreciate DPR’s decision to add play equipment to the green space at 18th and Argyle. While the space is occasionally used for community events like picnics, yoga and running clubs, birthday parties and soccer practices, it often sits empty. Adding play equipment expands the use of this green space and creates a walkable destination for children in the neighborhood for years to come.
A bit about the Crestwood community: (more…)
Thanks to Jim for sending the update from Scott Circle: “Both sides of the circle were fenced in but not the circle itself.” (more…)