Thanks to LM for sending: “Fountains in Lafayette Park are also back!” (more…)
parks
Full release from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reminding residents that outdoor pool season officially begins this weekend, with all outdoor pools and spray parks opening to the public on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, this week, the District of Columbia was named the nation’s #1 big city park system by the Trust for Public Land for the sixth consecutive year—a testament to the Bowser Administration’s continued investments in parks, pools, and recreation facilities across all eight wards. (more…)
Photo by ken_1001
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to flag that a mockingbird has nested in the dog run at Bruce Monroe Park (3012 Georgia Ave, NW.) It is attacking dogs and people that get close. It will get very close to you and dive bomb to peck your dog’s butt. It will also attack humans by pecking their heads. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I dropped by Theodore Roosevelt Island last Saturday and saw that some of the water features by the memorial are functioning. A few weeks before, the pools had been completely dry!” (more…)
16th Street between Euclid and W Street, NW
So much for safe and beautiful…
Fountains indeed fully functioning BUT
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
photo by Anna K. Nelson
Back on April 20th we noted that water had returned to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park but at the time it was only at a trickle. This morning things are looking amazing!!
Thanks to Anna for sharing this absolute awesomeness: “The water is flowing in Malcolm X / Meridian Hill Park this morning! These images were taken from my 8th floor apt. on May 7 at around 7:30 am.”
To the video! (more…)
International Drive off Van Ness Street, NW
For those unfamiliar with this awesome tidbit of history, see some photos of Netwon’s tree and a wild statue before it was fenced off. It’s located in International Park behind the Chinese Embassy in Van Ness.
The park has had every entrance to it fenced off since at least 2023. Nobody’s ever given a reason why beyond claims of repairs, which apparently are still happening… (more…)
2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending this beautiful sight: “Francis Pool is filled!”
The outdoor swimming pool season starts Memorial Day Weekend – Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026. Giddy up!!
See a list of all outdoor public pools below: (more…)
Thanks to Judith for sending Monday: ” Three Arborists are also here assessing trees too! (more…)
Update on the work being done and closure of Logan Circle Park from NPS’ National Mall and Memorial Parks Chief of Communications Mike Litterst:
“Logan Circle is currently undergoing a major restoration and beautification project as part of President Trump’s DC Safe and Beautiful initiative. The centerpiece of the project is the restoration of the Major General John A. Logan Memorial at the center of the circle, ensuring the landmark remains protected and well maintained for years to come. Additionally, (more…)