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“National Park Foundation Bolsters Anacostia Park’s Community-Building Efforts with $861k Grant”

Published August 28, 2018 at 4:15PM

“Visitors enjoying the sun and fishing along the river during the 2017 Anacostia River Festival.” courtesy National Park Service

From a press release:

“As part of a three-year effort to revitalize Anacostia Park, the National Park Foundation announced today a $861,000 grant to support the park’s efforts to expand relationships with local businesses and government agencies. The grant will help the park strengthen philanthropic ties and encourage people to enjoy the unique recreational and educational activities in Anacostia Park.

August 31 marks the 100th anniversary of Anacostia Park, and new community liaison Akiima Price is focused on connecting neighbors from D.C. Wards 7 and 8 directly to the park. (more…)

“at least it’s something!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2018 at 3:15PM

Thanks to Grant for sending:

“Looks like they are finally starting work to fix the fountain in Meridian Hill Park.

No construction workers present. But at least it’s something!”

And thanks to Mike for sending a shot of some work in progress:

Mini Futsal court opens in Petworth!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 7, 2018 at 3:45PM

801 Taylor Street, NW. Photos by Sarah Gabriel

Thanks to Sarah for sending the Futsal news:

“DC United , DC Scores, DPR, Friends of Petworth Park all celebrating together! Free ice cream truck plus pickup/ scrimmage with DC United players officiating. Hot but it did not slow anyone down. Please Spread the word so others who enjoy the beautiful game can come and enjoy this public space!” (more…)

“Any reason for the change?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 7, 2018 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I know the Bruce Monroe park used to have a dog run but now it seems they don’t even want pets on the grounds. Any reason for the change?”

Ed. Note: Also interesting to note the “no motorized vehicles” section. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that on a DPR sign before. You can also read about redevelopment plans for the park here.

“Hopefully won’t be long now.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 19, 2018 at 12:45PM

Thanks to Rick Servoss for sending:

“Underground utilities serving the Meridian Hill fountains have been scanned. Hopefully won’t be long now.”

Ed. Note: Back in May we learned that “The Meridian Hill Park fountains are currently non-functional and in disrepair due to a broken supply waterline”. Updates when the water starts flowing.

Hopefully we’ll get to see this again soon, stay tuned:

“Foul odors and visible sewage” at recently renovated Turtle Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 19, 2018 at 2:15PM

The Washington Post reported:

“Foul odors and visible sewage have seeped through Turtle Park, a popular playground and spray park in upper Northwest Washington, and children who played there recently have become ill, according to a D.C. Council member.”

Turtle Park reopened after a major renovation last year.

“We are also restarting the Friends of Meridian Hill group” Clean Up Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 14, 2018 at 4:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if you could please post about a volunteer cleanup/”revitalization” event we are having this Saturday in Meridian Hill Park. We are hoping to hold these events the third Saturday of every month, from 10 am – 1 pm, since a lot of the upkeep is needed on a consistent basis. (more…)

Your Chance to Help Name NoMa’s Largest Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2018 at 3:45PM

From the NoMa BID:

“NoMa’s largest park, located along the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) and Harry Thomas Way NE, is gearing up for construction later this year. Consistent with the wildly successful naming of Swampoodle Park (at 3rd and L streets NE), the NoMa Parks Foundation is relying on the input of community members to identify names to suggest to the DC Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser. The proposed names for the “NoMa Green” are: Gales Wood, Met Branch Commons, Tanner Park, and Union Green. Take the survey to vote.

Previously, the NoMa Parks Foundation received 112 submissions from community members, collected at a community meeting and through online outreach. (more…)

Check out the new art installation in Rose Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 11, 2018 at 9:45AM | Updated May 11, 2018 at 10:24AM

Photos courtesy DPR

From the Department of Parks and Recreation:

“Visual artist Kiril Jeliazkov and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) unveiled “The Orange Step,” a one of a kind open air art installation consisting of 128 individual canvases, each 22 feet high and 11 feet wide at DPR’s Rose Park in Georgetown [26th and O Streets, NW.] The exhibit will run through June 7. (more…)

This Saturday there will be “a symbolic reconstruction of the tent city that was erected on the National Mall in May, 1968 to protest poverty”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 10, 2018 at 4:15PM

via Library of Congress

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service will mark the 50th anniversary of the start of Resurrection City on Saturday, May 12 with a symbolic reconstruction of the tent city that was erected on the National Mall in May, 1968 to protest poverty. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the JFK Hockey Fields, located on the south side of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the actual location of Resurrection City. (more…)