From Congresswoman Norton’s Office:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today, on the 131st anniversary of the creation of Rock Creek Park, reintroduced her bill to rename it “Rock Creek National Park,” which would acknowledge the importance of the park for the nation, visitors, tourists, and its central place for District of Columbia residents. (more…)
Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”
While the photos don’t do it justice, and there was still a bit of sprucing up/planting going on – a look at the newly opened and renovated Franklin Park downtown was quite a sight to see: (more…)
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
Scuttlebut: New Dog Park in Eckington (Bryant St) + Staircase next to CIty-State Brewery. I would say it is at the end of Bryant ST NE where one would enter the MBT trail entrance near the Rhode Island Ave metro pedestrian bridge. (more…)
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.”
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.”
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…)
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.
“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…)
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…)
