photo by Ian Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
I’m trying to find a good spot for some pick up soccer on a regular basis but I’m not sure when certain fields are used for team practices or league games. (more…)
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2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to John for sending from DPR:
“Francis Pool Summer 2022 Update:
Over the winter, while performing a scheduled replacement of the pool shell, contractors discovered unexpected structural problems (more…)
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…)
“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?
Julia is looking for the latest intel about fountain repair, for a friend. (more…)
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…)
[Due to yesterday’s events I moved this to this morning in respect to the gravity of that situation.]
So great. Thanks to JLD for reminding us of this masterpiece, seriously: (more…)
This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“Happy Earth Day from the National Arboretum! If you are still craving beautiful spring flowers, thousands of vibrant azaleas are begining to bloom over the next weeks. The walking paths through the Azalea Collection are picturesque and soon will be fully blazing with color.
Download the National Arboretum App for help finding all the cool spots throughout the park.
There is also a free flower show in the Visitor Center Auditorium today (Friday) from 1pm-4pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. On April 30th, (more…)
1315 I Street, NW
The liquor license placard at the new little building at the edge of Franklin Square Park, for The Springs says: “New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving café-style sandwiches. Seat Capacity of 60 and a Total Occupancy Load of 60. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 7,500. [Ed. Note: 7,500 capacity for the park?!? Or maybe just a typo…] (more…)
via NPS
From NPS Rock Creek Park:
“Get ready to say ‘good-bye’ to the narrow sidewalk inside the Zoo Tunnel and ‘hello’ to the new pedestrian bridge!
Last month, the girders for the new bridge were installed next to Beach Drive, just south of the Zoo Tunnel. (more…)