From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect the temporary closure of the Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail between the Grove 1 footbridge to Peirce Mill. The trail closure will begin on or about Monday, June 7, 2021, weather permitting, and be in place for approximately two months. (more…)
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) sent a letter requesting that the National Park Service permanently close to motor vehicles the portion of Beach Drive NW in the District of Columbia that has been closed to motor vehicles during the coronavirus pandemic. The portion has been closed during the pandemic to provide more space for pedestrians, bicyclists and recreation. Thousands of people now use Beach Drive to walk, run, bike and play.
“As we shift to post-pandemic life, there is much we have learned about our values as a community,” Norton said. “One of those lessons is the benefit of spending time outdoors. We want to take advantage of the opportunity the temporary closure of Beach Drive provided to prioritize health, outdoor recreation and other forms of transportation by making the closure permanent.”
The letter follows. (more…)
From the Trust for Public Land:
“The Trust for Public Land announced today that Washington, DC, ranked 1st on the annual ParkScore® index, improving from last year’s second-place finish. Washington climbed ahead of defending champion Minneapolis, which finished third. Saint Paul placed second and Arlington, VA, finished fourth. (more…)
Photo by Martha Wilson
Martha writes: “After two years of rebuilding, the canal in Georgetown is up and running! Lovely to see it flowing freely again.” The live action: (more…)
From the National Mall NPS:
“A North American river otter is a rare sight around the National Mall. Once eliminated from the area, the species is on the road to recovery. Though they are cute & playful, you otter remember that they are wild animals & never get too close.” (more…)
Thanks to all who sent in the news that lap reservation will no longer be needed starting Jun 1st.
And for outdoor pools “DPR Outdoor Pools will reopen at full capacity on Saturday, May 29, 2021.” (more…)
16th and Mount Pleasant St, NW
Thanks to Terry for passing on from the National Parks Service:
“Due to a delay in contracting the mowing contract for Rock Creek Park managed areas has had a late start. For the remainder of the season the grass will be maintained between 3 and 6 inches.”
How are the District maintained pocket parks looking these days?
Photo by Andrew Leyden
Thanks to Andrew for sharing the good news: “Lafayette Park is open!” (more…)
Thanks to Phil for passing on from the US Park Police:
“The suspect confronts victims in the park and shines a flashlight in their faces. After doing so, the suspect occasionally identifies himself as a police officer and assaults the victims with pepper spray and/or the flashlight.”
via Wolf Trap
The healing continues! Check out Wolf Trap’s calendar here and their policies here.