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Phari’s Photos – Jones Point Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

“Just south of Old Town Alexandria, along the Potomac River, is an area called Jones Point where you will find a beautiful park with numerous playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic areas, and a decommissioned lighthouse that operated from 1855 to 1926. Not far from the lighthouse, you can see the very first boundary marker of the original District of Columbia. After President Washington’s proclamation establishing Jones Point as the starting point of the federal territory, the exact spot of the south cornerstone was chosen by Benjamin Banneker, an African-American surveyor and astronomer.”

“Giant (human?) nest…”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We stumbled upon this giant nest (approx 15 ft wide) while hiking along the north side of the Melvin C. Hazen Trail. Any information on who built it and why?” (more…)

About All That Rain

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Bern for sending: “As spring advances, we encourage you to try the RCPC 2021 – this year’s Rock Creek Picnic Challenge! Have a successful picnic at each of the 3 tables placed artfully “along” the creek courtesy of the winter storms. (more…)

The new 110-foot pedestrian bridge (and more) near the National Zoo Cometh

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and National Park Service (NPS) announced today that construction for the rehabilitation of the Rock Creek Park Trail and new pedestrian bridge is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2021.

“We are thrilled to finally start construction on this project which is the result of decades long collaboration with our partners and community stakeholders,” said DDOT Interim Director Everett Lott. “The planned repairs and upgrades like the addition of a pedestrian bridge will make this very popular DC destination much more enjoyable for all who use it.”

DDOT and NPS will rehabilitate and construct more than 3.7 miles of the paved, multi-use trail spanning Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 from M Street NW in Georgetown to Broad Branch Road NW. (more…)

“Keep Beach Drive Closed to Cars”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

One of the greatest pleasures during the pandemic (which yes there were some) has been the closure of upper Beach Drive to vehicles. My family has visited Rock Creek Park almost every day, walking trails along Beach Drive, riding our bikes or skateboarding along the open road. And we are not alone, there are always dozens of other families and individuals enjoying the beauty of this park. With Beach Drive closed to vehicle traffic, we can enjoy Rock Creek Park in ways we have never been able to before– without the noise and pollution of commuters, on weekdays (!), and in the serene silence of how a National Park should sound.

I know we are not alone in enjoying this development and I would like your help in encouraging others to express their support for keeping upper Beach Drive closed to cars. (more…)

“National Park Service to Limit Access to the Tidal Basin During Peak Bloom”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Dean M

From the National Park Service:

“In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and DC Health and in consultation with the National Park Service Office of Public Health, the National Park Service will limit all vehicular and pedestrian access to the Tidal Basin, East Potomac Park and West Potomac Park during the peak bloom period of the cherry blossoms as a public health precaution to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

The start and end dates of any restrictions are dependent on the bloom cycle of the trees, but are currently projected to fall between approximately March 26 and April 12. (more…)

“Rehabilitation of Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Virtual Public Meeting” is March 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service (NPS) will host a virtual public meeting to introduce the Rehabilitation of Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail and Pedestrian Bridge project. DDOT will rehabilitate and construct more than 3.7 miles of the paved, multi-use trail spanning Wards 1 through 4 from M Street in Georgetown to Broad Branch Road NW. (more…)

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