4551 Fort Drive, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the deal with the Wilson Pool? It’s been closed for months now…”
Ed. Note: Likely related to the on again, off again, on again, off again HVAC issues…
4600 Texas Ave, SE via DGS
From DGS:
“The DC Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) broke ground on the Texas Avenue Dog Park. This will be the first dog park to open East of the River and is scheduled to open in mid-2024 across the street from Plummer Elementary School. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Are they going to be killing deer??? I’m so confused! Does anyone know what this means? I can’t imagine we are shooting our rock creek park deer but who knows?”
Ed. Note: NPS donates hundreds of pounds of venison to DC Central Kitchen.
From the National Park Service:
“Since 2013, when the National Park Service (NPS) began reducing the deer population in Rock Creek Park, the park’s tree seedling density has almost tripled. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Are there any known plans to rehab the benches around the fountain at Dupont Circle? Seeing the benches in complete disarray is heartbreaking. The circle has been a part of my entire 30+ years here in DC. I’d rather have benches than a working fountain. Maybe we could have both?”
Official word from NPS: “After an extensive rehabilitation project, the Dupont Circle Fountain is flowing again. Now properly balanced and waterproofed, the fountain will run until cold temperatures required it to be winterized.”
Thanks to Brad and Matt for sending photos of the Dupont Circle fountain flowing again once more!!: Read More
April 18, 2023
From the National Park Service:
“An area of Fort Totten Park remains closed and fenced, and cement barriers and “no trespassing” signs will remain while the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Army further investigate the metal canisters, determined to be WWI-era munitions, found there in the spring. Based on investigations to date, the NPS and the Army have determined it is possible Fort Totten Park contains additional munitions.
The two metal canisters, found April 18, were discovered in the park after unauthorized work conducted by an adjacent property owner pushed approximately 10 feet of soil onto NPS land. One munition was a 75-mm projectile, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 11 inches long. The other munition was a Livens projectile, approximately 6 inches in diameter and 19 inches long. Initial assessment by Army experts indicated Read More
Thanks to Alexis for sending: “From Friday morning. There were still some fencing detritus around so it looks like it just recently came down.”
Aaron writes: Read More
1100 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Dog Daze has new renderings outside of what they’re planning on designing. Read More
Thanks to Dave for sending.
I was admiring this little new (to me) park in Mount Pleasant (kids playground is above) and giving the leaves changing I’ve got parks on my mind – so besides the magnificent gem of Rock Creek Park – what are your other favorite parks in DC? In can be anything from a pocket park or smaller like the Spanish Steps, larger like the Franciscan Monastery grounds, or quite large like the Arboretum or anything in between. What are some of your favorites? Also wondering about your favorite parks a short drive to get too?
