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Outdoor pools now open weekdays!! Important reminder from DPR:
“Weekday hours for outdoor pools begin Monday, June 19.”
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Today in people driving poorly…Thanks to Raya for sending from Rock Creek Park.
Ed. Note: Good freaking grief.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Ian Livingston
Welp.
From NPS:
“The National Park Service will drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool starting Sunday, June 11 for cleaning and treatment of a water-borne parasite that has affected the local duck population. The pool should be refilled and operational again on Monday, June 19.
Beginning May 20 and 21, approximately 80 ducklings have been found deceased in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Necropsy performed on the ducks by the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center suggests the cause of death was high levels of parasites that develop and grow in snails that live in the pool. Chemical treatments alone are not sufficient to fully reduce the parasite and snail population, so the pool must be drained and cleaned. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user nici161
“Dear Popville,
I just went to East Potomac Pool and it was closed and empty. Someone else who showed up confused said it was open last weekend. Although the DCPR website says it’s open, a mysterious tweet was dropped that says it’s closed for the season.
Any idea what is going on here/why it’s closed?”
From 2015:
“The existing pool and deck was built in 1935 and has exceeded its life cycle of 75 years.”
You can read some background on why extensive renovations were needed here.
courtesy National Parks Service
From a press release:
“Skate, bike, run or hike your way into Anacostia Park along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in celebration of National Trails Day. On June 3, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Anacostia Park will host a National Trails Day event that is fun for the whole family.
Start your excursion at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion in Anacostia Park (D.C.) or at Bladensburg Waterfront Park in Bladensburg, Md. and enjoy “pit stops” along the way! With about 20 miles of scenic trail between both starting points, visitors that can make it to both ends and collect stamps or stickers from each pit stop win a FREE prize! (more…)
Thanks to Charles for sending:
“Around Dupont Circle today. Azaleas, hydrangeas, & some other kind of bushes. First I thought: new homes for the rats. Then I saw they were putting wire mesh first & then making holes in the mesh to put the plants through before covering the mesh with some soil. Will this meshwork keep the rats from burrowing? Won’t the rats just dig under at the edges?”
Thanks to all who’ve been emailing and tweeting us about Meridian Hill Park’s fountains no longer working. Looked like we were getting an early start this year. Alas NPS tells me:
“We are currently working with a contractor to repair a section of the piping for the fountains.”
Heads Up: “The National Park Service will conduct temporary closures of Lafayette Park” for Upgrades
From the Treasury Department:
“Lafayette Park Closures
The National Park Service will conduct temporary closures of Lafayette Park in staggered phases for planned irrigation system, turf upgrades, and fountain renovations until November 30. Fencing and signs will indicate the off limit areas of the park. Pedestrians will still be able to access the sidewalks along Pennsylvania Avenue, H Street, Madison Place and Jackson Place.”
But don’t stop making signs:
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
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From Park Van Ness:
“Washington, DC is a beautiful city for runners to explore. For athletes who are looking for softer turf, the district is full of national parks with excellent running routes. Take a look at the top 10 metro-accessible running trails in the DMV.” (map after the jump – it was affecting some folks who have older browsers.) (more…)
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
From the National Parks Service:
“The National Park Service has awarded a contract to Parkeon, USA, to install parking meters on streets and parking areas on the National Mall. Installation of the 90 multi-space pay stations will begin on or about May 1, with operation and enforcement of the meters scheduled for June 12. The new metered parking will create more frequent turnover of limited parking spaces; encourage the use of public transit; and provide revenue to create and improve affordable visitor transportation.
Parking costs under the new metered system will be $2 per hour, and will be in effect from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily (including weekends and holidays). Pay stations will accept credit cards and debit cards; payment can also be made via the Parkmobile app or website. The District of Columbia’s Department of Public Works parking enforcement officers will enforce the meters. (more…)