photo by Diane Krauthamer
From NPS:
“Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Lotus and Water Lily Festival, happening from July 19 to July 21 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. As the ponds burst into full bloom with towering pink lotuses and acres of vibrant water lilies, join the National Park Service for three days of art, history, food and entertainment.
Immerse yourself in (more…)
Thanks to all who passed on from DPR:
“The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) are pleased to announce that the Wilson Aquatic Center will resume operations on Sunday, July 7th at 10 a.m. (more…)
Thanks to Council Member Frumin for sharing the good news: (more…)
5200 Sherier Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
At the Palisades spray park but they haven’t turned on the water! All the kids here are hot an annoyed…”
Anyone else encounter a dry spray park?
So much for that heat emergency relief… (more…)
From NPS:
“Eight national parks in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have concluded this year’s annual operations to reduce overabundant white-tailed deer. These parks donated more than 13,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 55,000 meals to families in need. (more…)
Thanks to EB for sending: “Sunday morning, Kalorama Park — Emergency No Parking for tree pruning Wednesday and Thursday.”
In their defense, you can never be too sure…
Thanks to W and Z for sending: “A driver jumped the curb and almost crashed into the children’s play area at Stanton Park this morning. Fortunately she was stopped by a cherry tree before anyone was killed.” (more…)
The following was written by Rebecca Miller, Executive Director, DC Preservation League and member of the Coalition to Save the Trestle!
Washington, DC, has an unparalleled opportunity to hit the Trifecta — save an iconic structure from demolition, create a badly-needed walking and bicycling connection on the west side of Georgetown, and provide a much needed alternative to one of the most dangerous and unpleasant sidewalks in the city.
This opportunity is the rehabilitation of the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle, a vestige from the days when trolleys transported Washingtonians across the city, and on this particular line, through the Palisades to the famous amusement park in Glen Echo, Maryland. The trolley no longer runs, but the Trestle is hanging on—by a political thread. This is the moment to save it. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I regularly run and bike through Rock Creek Park. The water fountain next to the restrooms there has not fully worked for years. Only the section where you can fill up a water bottle does. Whenever I’m stopped there, I see people try the water fountain to no avail. I emailed NPS years ago and again this year. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Shoutout to the dude who took it upon himself to bring two giant speakers to Kalorama park and play jazz music at volume 100 despite the objections of multiple park-goers. When I went up to him, twice, to ask him to be respectful of everyone else in the park who is just trying to enjoy a nice evening, he responded (more…)