photo by Eric P.
Update From NPS on the Horse Center situation:
“The National Park Service (NPS) has approved the transfer of the concessions contract for the Rock Creek Park Horse Center, formerly held by Guest Services, Inc. (GSI), to Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc.
As the new concessioner, Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. will take over providing equestrian and related services on May 21, 2025 including: (more…)
400 block of Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending: “Only a matter of time before someone headed down S St dives through it.”
More photos: (more…)
Thanks to Ryan for noting: “Very exciting but absolutely insane pool season is only 6 weeks and they move closing time to 6 instead of 8″
You can see all the closing times below: (more…)
3701 37th Street, NW
It’s draining the public pools time!!
Perils of having your pool next to the tennis courts: (more…)
“NPS Photo / K. Graczyk”
From the National Park Service:
“Beach Drive is a scenic route through Rock Creek Park, and it is especially beautiful during the spring when trees are blooming. To give more people the opportunity to enjoy these seasonal views, the park will open the entire length of Beach Drive to motor vehicles for one day this spring. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
For at least four weeks, there has been a leak at the Shaw Dog Park that has continuously left the portion of the park for smaller dogs flooded. (more…)
16th Street between Euclid and W Streets NW
Thanks to Terry for always passing on the latest from the National Park Service:
“…it does not look like the funding for this project will be available until at least the 2027 Fiscal Year. We are anxious to get the fountain repaired as well, but unfortunately we do not have the funding for it at this time.” (more…)
There was a time… photo from 2007 by Chris Campbell
Rough report from Politico:
“Nearly 780 people were fired at the National Park Service, said one person briefed on the administration’s call with park superintendents. The NPS may have to cancel tours and possibly close visitor centers if they don’t have probationary employees in place on Monday, this person said.”
Don’t think that bodes for finding funding to fix the fountain :(
I guess we better enjoy that new armillary sphere…
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to expand the mission of the National Park Service (NPS) to include active use of NPS parks in urban areas in addition to preservation. The idea for the bill came from a George Washington University report that examined strategies to create a more activated park system in D.C., which noted that NPS parks in D.C. are “inconsistently managed and inequitably maintained” and “do not meet the needs of people who both live near and experience the park system as a part of their daily lives.”
“NPS’s primary mission is to preserve spaces for the enjoyment of future generations. This noble mission was crafted for the purpose of wilderness preservation, allowing nature to remain untouched by time. However, this mission is ill-suited for the unique needs of NPS neighborhood parks,” Norton said. “This bill would expand the mission of NPS to include the promotion of active use of its parks located in urban areas. Active use prioritizes current enjoyment by people and improves quality of life, including with playgrounds, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly infrastructure, sports and recreation facilities, community events, and programming for public holiday celebrations.”
Norton’s introductory statement follows. (more…)
via NPS
Update from NPS about the Rock Creek Park Horse Center:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is striving to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Rock Creek Park Horse Center. While NPS and Guest Services, Inc. (GSI) are in discussions about the possibility of GSI stepping away from its concessions contract, no decisions or timelines have been set. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
Update from NPS:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is striving to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Rock Creek Park Horse Center. While NPS and Guest Services, Inc. (GSI) are in discussions about the possibility of GSI stepping away from its concessions contract, no decisions or timelines have been set. The Horse Center remains open, and we are actively exploring future operational options to ensure it continues to serve the community. We understand the importance of this facility and will provide updates as more information becomes available.”
“Dear PoPville, (more…)