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“Weekly Late Night Neighborhood Parties at Pools and Recreation Centers Throughout the Summer” starts Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ted Eytan

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced a series of neighborhood parties each Friday this summer at outdoor pools and recreation centers across the District. Both Late Night Hype – at recreation centers – and Late Night Drip – at outdoor pools – will provide residents of all ages a fun and safe recreational opportunity throughout the summer of 2022. The first of the weekly series begins this Friday, June 10 at Ridge Road Pool from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (more…)

“Super tall grass in Rock Creek Park — spoke with US Park Service”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed recently that in both US Park Service-managed sections of Rock Creek Park (below Calvert street, and below the P St Bridge), the grass was very tall.

I just spoke with a very kind woman at the Park Service and she said that they normally contract that work out, but that the contract was stalled in processing and so they had to (slowly) do the work in-house. (more…)

JUST IN: Some Spray Parks will open early Due to Expected High Temperatures. Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that select spray parks will open tomorrow, Saturday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m., to provide residents with relief from expected high temperatures.

The spray parks will be open on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, and operate from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm each day. On Monday, May 23, spray parks will close for final summer preparations and reopen on Saturday, May 28.

A full list of open spray parks for this weekend below. (more…)

“Capitol reflecting pool duck feeders?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Are these people official or do they just have hivis vests and a bucket of food? (Bonus dog content)”

I know the duck ramps are legit but this is the first time I’ve heard about feeders. Anyone know if it’s part of the parks service?

Northern Section of Beach Drive Closure to cars extended to September 5!

By Prince Of Petworth

Good news from the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service is still conducting studies for the environmental assessment for the proposed closure of the northern section of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park. The closure, slated to end on April 30, 2022, will be extended to September 5, 2022. This extension will ensure that we maintain recreational opportunities this summer, through Labor Day.

The NPS will continue to limit drivers’ access to this section of Beach Drive until a final determination is made. (more…)

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