I’ve been getting tons of photos from folks showing groups of people clustered together in parks, playing sports, etc. Yes, yes, we should get outside and get fresh air. However, when doing so social distancing still must be practiced our WE ARE GOING TO BE SCREWED. So please do enjoy a bike ride, a hike, a jog, a walk but please do it responsibly. [God that’s a sentence I never thought I’d type.]
Here’s a helpful graphic from Montgomery County: (more…)
Thanks to Allison for passing on from the Shaw Dog Park Committee:
“Thank you to everyone who helped share your voice and concerns with DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)! The agency informed us yesterday (March 6) that they will have a temporary dog park set up at the corner of Rhode Island and Q, NW (south of the skateboard park). That park will be ready for use starting April 1. We are told this park will have appropriate fencing and a double gate. They are still anticipating a Fall 2021 re-opening of the Shaw Dog Park at 11th and R NW. (more…)
15th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Ken writes yesterday: “they CUT DOWN ALL THE TREES at Pershing Park to “build” the National World War I memorial. It was once one of the prettiest monuments/parks in the city. Now it’s torn up to be “renovated” by WW1 Centennial.”
A photo of the park from 2014: (more…)
From the 3200 block of O Street, NW just off Wisconsin. Obviously nicer in the warmer months but this really looks great: (more…)
Whoa, Dan Herrera posted to the Capital Naturalist Facebook Group on Friday:
“This bobcat was observed at the C&O Canal in DC! iNaturalist doesn’t show any observations in the area, and the last documented bobcat in the district appears to have escaped (but is now returned) from the zoo. So this is quite the find!
North of Georgetown – closer to the Palisades neighborhood”
Ed. Note: Although, it does look a little bit like Cookie…
Thanks to newzguy1234 for sharing the updated photo of the construction progress on Sunday.
Ed. Note: “The opening of East Potomac Pool is currently scheduled for summer of 2020.” Knock wood, knock wood. You can read about why it’s taking so long here.
Thanks to Anthony for sending: “Checkout this random Chandelier found hanging in the middle of Meridian Hill.”
From the National Parks Service:
“To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, Rock Creek Park is announcing its deer management window of operations starting Nov. 20, 2019, through March 31, 2020.
Extensive safety measures will be in place to protect park visitors and neighbors during operations. Biologists, who are also highly trained firearms experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be working under the direction of National Park Service (NPS) natural resource management specialists and in coordination with U.S. Park Police and local law enforcement to conduct reduction actions at night when the park is normally closed. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
From DPR:
“Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) released the 2019-2020 Indoor Pool Maintenance Closure Schedule. Beginning Monday, November 18, DPR’s indoor, year-round aquatic centers will temporarily close in phases, to undergo yearly scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance.
In partnership with the Department of General Services (DGS), the closure periods include pool drainage, water circulatory system repair, chemical controller service, and outstanding work order abatement. Pools at Dunbar, Ferebee Hope, HD Woodson, Marie Reed and the Therapeutic Aquatic Center will remain open for the duration of this winter’s maintenance schedule.
Indoor Pool Closure Schedule: (more…)
Thanks to Mindy for sending:
“Meridian Hill Park sign is gone. 7am Saturday. Not vandalized or knocked over but GONE!!! I didn’t walk through or around to see it was somewhere else.” (more…)