1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R photo by Jeffrey Burka
Thanks to Samantha and Sharon for passing on from Shaw Dog Park:
“We are excited to share that this Saturday (8/28), alongside the 11:30 am Banneker HS Community Celebration, (more…)
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Thanks to Alec for sending this “definitely abused truck in the middle of the soccer fields at Anacostia Park section G. Why are all the inconveniently abandoned vehicles in DC bright green?”
Thanks to Sara for sending from Rock Creek Park. (more…)
1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R photo by Jeffrey Burka
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve done some Googling and haven’t seen any updates on the Shaw Dog Park since January – all saying it’ll reopen with the skate park in August. Well, it’s August and I haven’t heard a thing. It looks like they’re still working on it.
I’m sure there are many others in the area that would want to know an update.”
Ed. Note: Jeffrey Burka sent us the photo above last week “getting close.”
26th and P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Not only have the “dog people” taken over and destroyed the lower field in Rose Park but they are now doing the same to the baseball field that they just spent almost a year redoing. (more…)
Thanks to a couple of readers for sending: “oddly they are tearing up all of the new sod on the Hearst field. Here’s a video.” (more…)
3950 37th Street, NW at Rodman
Long time coming but finally getting there.
“The Hearst Park & Pool includes design and construction of two brand new tennis courts with a practice wall, the renovation of the existing soccer field, a new pool and pool house, remediation of site drainage, runoff and erosion issues. The Project will also include landscaping, fencing, site furnishings, amenities, signage, and pathways.”
And thanks to Jenny for sending a couple of visitors to the soccer field: (more…)
From NPS:
“On Monday, July 26, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin work to improve the streets around Lafayette Park including Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Madison Place and Jackson Place.
During the road construction, the NPS will temporarily close these streets and post detours to guide pedestrians and bicyclists around the closures, which are expected to last until fall 2021. Lafayette Park will remain open during construction. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure how to actually get attention of city officials, but a majority of the fountains are not operational a mere six weeks after opening the brand new splash pad. All those silver and black discs are supposed to be shooting water out. Only two appear to be functional. Two more seem to be barely working.”
photo by 4JRCook
“Dear PoPville,
Saw this tonight on my evening stroll. It’s docked at the bridge on 31st between K and M St. NW, and was NOT there midday today (Sunday). Crazy!! Would love to know the backstory on how it got there and what’s next for it” (more…)