“Dear PoPville,
An update on the Wilson Aquatic Center closure from DC Health:
‘The closure was primarily due to the HVAC/Ventilation systems not being fully operational. (more…)
parks
“Dear PoPville,
In the post about the reopening of the lower section of Meridian Hill park you commented that it was the first time you had seen NPS use the term Malcolm X Park. There is a sign by the entrance to the lower plaza that explains that despite the popular usage of Malcolm X Park, they can’t change the official name because the park contains President Buchanan’s memorial, (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what these new structures on the side of the mall area of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park are going to be used for?” (more…)
“Completed lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park. NPS Photo”
Ed. Note: This is the first time I’ve seen an official release from the National Park Service that says “Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park”
From a press release:
“Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, has reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) constructed an accessible route through the lower plaza level and restored its distinctive historic landscape and architectural features. (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
From the National Park Service: “You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year.”
STAY TUNED.
“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…)
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…)