16th and W Street, NW
Thanks to Victoria, Hannah and Rob for sending: “The signage and blockades for the closure and construction of the lower level of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park started going up this morning.” (more…)
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“2:29 AM – 10th December” Photo by aravkharkwal
From the National Park Service effective today:
“Temporary Closure Beginning December 18, 2020
Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and in coordination with the NPS Office of Public Health, the Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce resulting from a potential COVID-19 exposure. NPS is working to staff the Washington Monument at the appropriate levels to maintain the safety of its operations for visitors and employees.”
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From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) will start work to improve accessibility and rehabilitate the historic landscape at Meridian Hill Park this month. This project focuses primarily on the lower plaza level of the park, near W Street NW, and is expected to be completed in summer 2022. (more…)
From DC Department of Parks and Recreation:
“In accordance with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s situational update provided on Monday, December 7, 2020, and in support of the District’s efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), DPR will be enforcing a series of adjustments and limitations on sports and recreation activities: (more…)
From MPD:
“National Park Service, Rock Creek Park will be conducting its Deer Management Operation in Rock Creek Park and Glover Archbold Park from Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3 from around 4:30PM hours until approximately Midnight. Based on the number of deer, the detail may not last all four days. (more…)
From a press release:
“The Bowser Administration and DC Department of Park and Recreation (DPR) released a citywide survey to gather public input to create, “Ready2Play”, a new 20-year parks and recreation master plan for the District. Now live on ready2playdc.com, the survey will be available until December 20, 2020. (more…)
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.
“Located just north of Picnic Area #6 on Beach Drive NW, Miller Cabin in Rock Creek Park is the only remaining log cabin of its kind in the area. It was built by the poet Joaquin Miller in 1883 by Meridian Hill Park. The cabin was moved to its current location circa 1911 to give way to city development. Reportedly, NPS has plans to relocate the structure once again.”
Crispus Attucks Park is located in the alley between 1st Street and North Captiol and V St and U St, NW.
Thanks to Amy for letting us know: “Looks like Crispus Attucks Park is closed for a few weeks! Understandable since it has been degrading a bit since the pandemic has started and it has seen so much use.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
For the past week I have been trying to find out what is going on with the East Potomac Park pool. You posted about the unknown status of the pool earlier this week. I have now received a response from DPR. I’m sad to share that they are filling in the pool with dirt and it seems that the pool may never be completed. DPR directed me to the updated project page which states “It has become necessary to demobilize and stabilize the East Potomac Pool project due to deteriorating site conditions from significant and unforeseen groundwater intrusion that ultimately made the continuation of the project both safety and cost prohibitive. (more…)
Photo by Robert Lintott
Thanks to all who sent messages around 8:30pm: “at the Southwest corner of Malcolm X Park.” (more…)