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…)
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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…)
Photo by Michele Banks. 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.”
Thanks to Michele for sending some photos from Franklin Square Park: “more grass, plants, skinny new trees.” Massive progress since we last checked in April. (more…)
Photo by Peter Bjork
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to put it out to the community that there was a man in Kalorama park Wednesday night who was either on a phone call or pretending to be on a phone call for the entirety of a friend’s yoga class. When we were seeming to be not paying attention or in a down dog position he was noticeably taking photos or videos of us. When this was blatantly obvious I approached him and asked if that was what he was doing, which he said yes but he only took one photo and it was because he used to do yoga and thought we were very accomplished and wanted to show a friend. (more…)
John sends the latest photo from the East Potomac/Hains Point pool:
“This is the sad state of affairs. (more…)
Photo by Tim Brown
From the National Park Service:
“It’s almost peak bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! The National Park Service invites you to join us online to celebrate the blooming of the lotus and water lilies at the 2021 Virtual Lotus and Water Lily Festival. The online festivities officially kick off on July 8 and feature videos, activities and interactive events through the end of the month. Online events can be found on the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Facebook, and the Lotus and Water Lily Festival website.
Online events and activities will include: (more…)
From the Department of Parks and Recreation:
“When the weather heats up in DC, DPR is the place to be. That’s why we’re focused on getting #BackToSummer and helping residents make the most of this long-awaited season.
Next week marks the beginning of expanded access for outdoor pools and recreation centers.
Starting Monday, June 28:
Outdoor pools will be open for a maximum of 6 days per week.
Select outdoor pools will shift operations to remain open until 8pm on weekdays. (more…)