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“Franklin Park Block Party – This Saturday!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Presented by No Kings Collective and the DowntownDC BID, the Franklin Park Block Party is a celebration of the much anticipated renovation of downtown DC’s largest green space. The evening will feature musical performances including a DC Funk Brass Versus between between Too Much Talent Band and Dream City Brass. Additional acts include New York-based artist, rapper, poet, and thinker KAMAUU, in addition to local artists Ikey, Layla Khepri, Dreamcast Moe and Reesa Renee. Mainstage festivities kick off at 6pm. (more…)

“Shaw dog park is still not open”

By Prince Of Petworth


1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about the reopening of the recreation facilities on 9th Street (dog park/basketball court/skate park). I have gotten no information from the ANC, the Council 1 Reps or the DC Parks Department. Looks ready to go.”

Another reader writes: “Shaw dog park is still not open despite the city advertising that it was opening the end of august.”

Shaw Dog Park writes: “We are working to remain in touch with @DCDPR and will share opening details when we have them.”

About that Neon Green in the Creek, it was indeed a dye test done by DC Water “The dye will dissipate and is harmless.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Lisa Kralovic

OK about that neon green spotted in the creek over the weekend, DC Water explains:

“It was our dye test. Our Sewer Operations team is following up on flooding in the 3900 block of Military Road during a recent storm, investigating the link between a drain in the neighborhood and the storm sewer infrastructure. The dye will dissipate and is harmless.”

Meanwhile in the Creek

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Annie Mac

Thanks to Christopher Naoum for passing on: “Just got these pics from a friend’s run this morning? Is this where Ninja Turtles come from?” (more…)

“bravely directing bicycle traffic on Beach Drive”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Steve for sending:

“Came across this guy bravely directing bicycle traffic on Beach Dr. Returned him to the creek, I think he was happier there. Who knew there were crawdads in Rock Creek?”

Hmm, not our first Crayfish sighting but this one seems a bit more natural. Anyone know/can confirm crayfish are native to Rock Creek?

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

DC’s Remaining Outdoor Pools will close for the season on September 6, DPR Spray Parks Will Stay Open Through September 26

By Prince Of Petworth


so close

“Banneker – 2500 Georgia Ave NW
Francis – 2435 N St NW
Langdon – 2860 Mills Ave NE
Rosedale – 1701 Gales St NE
Ridge Road – 830 Ridge Rd SE
Oxon Run – 501 Mississippi Ave SE

Open this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | 10am – 6pm”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that all 33 stand-alone spray parks throughout the District will remain open through September 26. (more…)

“This closure will be in place for approximately seven months.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via DDOT

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close Rock Creek Park Trail between the P Street NW Ramp from Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and Shoreham Drive NW on or about Monday, September 13, 2021, weather permitting. This closure will be in place for approximately seven months.

This temporary closure is necessary to reconstruct the existing Rock Creek Park Trail as part of the part of the Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail and Pedestrian Bridge project. (more…)

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