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More Info on Doggie Day Swim This Sat. at Upshur and Francis Pools

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

From DPR:

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will partner with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Washington Humane Society (WHS) to host the 4th Annual DPR Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 12 pm to 4 pm at DPR’s Upshur Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW) and Francis Pool (25th & N Street, NW). With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one day opportunity to partake in the pools, enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games. DOH will be on location to monitor the health and safety of the pets and their owners; and to provide outreach and education regarding pet vaccinations, dog licenses and dog park licenses. The Washington Humane Society will provide information tables and DC Water will participate in the day by giving away doggie water bowls (one per owner, while supplies last) during this year’s Doggie Day Swim.

Admission is free to DC residents and their dogs. Attendance the day of the event will be based on capacity at the time of arrival. During the Doggie Day Swim, there will be a capacity limit in terms of the number of dogs allowed in the pool at one time; 75 dogs at Upshur Pool and 150 dogs at Francis Pool.

To maintain order and to ensure a safe and fun event, dog owners are asked to follow these rules:

Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older.
Dog handlers cannot swim or enter the pool with their dogs.
Dogs must be sociable and remain leashed while on the pool deck.
All dogs must wear current DC dog license.
All dogs must be current on vaccinations including rabies and distemper.

Doggie Day Swim will take place rain or shine. For more information, contact the DPR Aquatics Office at (202) 671-1289.

Doggie Day Swim is Saturday, Sept. 8th from 12 noon to 4 pm, Reminder – Most Outdoor Pools Close Mon. Sept. 3rd)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

From DCDPR:

“DOGGIE DAY SWIM!!!! Saturday, September 8th from 12 noon to 4 pm at Upshur Pool (4300 Arkansas Ave., NW) and Francis Pool (25th & N St., NW).”

Remember, this is your last weekend to get your outdoor swimming in (though East Potomac Pool stays open until Oct. 6th.) You can see the Outdoor Pools Closure Schedule here.

Get Your Swimming In – DPR Announces the 2012 Outdoor Pools Closure Schedule

By Prince Of Petworth

From DPR:

DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) released the outdoor pools closing schedule for the 2012 Summer season, as DPR prepares to bring this years swim season to a close. Beginning on Sunday, August 12, 2012 – DPR will implement the first wave of outdoor pool closures, as well as the temporary closure maintenance schedule for indoor pools.

All Outdoor Pools will close in phases beginning Sunday, August 12, 2012. East Potomac Pool will remain open beyond the summer season, until Saturday, October 6, 2012.

All Spray Parks will close on Monday, September 3, 2012 with the exception of 3 spray parks – 14th & Girard; 14th & Park and Petworth. These spray parks will close on Sunday, September 30, 2012.

All Children’s Pools will close on Sunday, August 19, 2012.

DPR’s indoor pools and aquatic centers that operate year-round, will undergo their yearly scheduled maintenance to deep clean the pool and facility beginning on Sunday, August 12th, in phases. Ferebee-Hope and the Therapeutic Recreation Center pools will not close during this phase of fall maintenance.

Full list after the jump. (more…)

DPR Extends Outdoor Pool Hours for the Remainder of the week

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user naritai

From a press release:

Today DPR announced that in addition to extending 4th of July outdoor pools hours, DPR will be extending pool hours at select pools for the remainder of the week. Outdoor Pools will operate on extended hours on Wednesday, July 4th; Thursday, July 5th; Friday, July 6th; Saturday, July 7th & Sunday, July 8th in the wake of continued power outages and expected high temperatures over the weekend. Children’s pools, Spray Parks and Indoor pools will operate on their normal schedule.

EXTENDED POOL HOURS for THURSDAY, JULY 5th & FRIDAY, JULY 6th

Please note that pools typically closed on Thursdays for maintenance/cleaning – Banneker, Benning Park, Fort Stanton & Langdon Park – will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, JULY 5th ONLY. They will be open on FRIDAY, JULY 6th.

Pools extended until 8:30 p.m.
– Ward 1: Banneker Recreation Center Pool (2500 Georgia Avenue NW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CLOSED THURSDAY)
– Ward 2: Jelleff Recreation Center Pool (3265 S Street NW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
– Ward 5: Harry Thomas Sr. Pool (1743 Lincoln Road, SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
– Ward 6: Rosedale Pool (1701 Gales Street, NE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
– Ward 7: Benning Park Pool (5100 Southern Avenue SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m (CLOSED THURSDAY)
– Ward 8: Anacostia Pool (1800 Anacostia Drive SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fort Stanton Pool (1800 Erie Street, SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CLOSED THURSDAY)
Oxon Run Pool (501 Mississippi Avenue, SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Pools extended until 9:30 p.m.
– Ward 2: Volta Park Pool (1555 34th Street, NW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Francis Pool (25th & N Street, NW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
– Ward 4: Upshur Recreation Center Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue NW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
– Ward 5: Theodore Hagans Jr. Pool (3201 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
– Ward 7: Fort Dupont Pool (830 Ridge Road, SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
– Ward 8: Barry Farm Pool (1230 Sumner Road, SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The following pools will close at their normal 8:00 p.m. closure time
– Ward 5: Langdon Park Pool (2860 Mills Avenue NW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (CLOSED THURSDAY)
– Ward 6: Randall Pool (25 I Street SW) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
– Ward 7: Kelly Miller Pool (4900 Brooks Street NE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
– Ward 8: Douglass Pool (1921 Fredrick Douglass Court SE) || Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

East Potomac Pool will RE-OPEN on THURSDAY, JULY 5th and will operate from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday.

Children’s Pools will operate on their normal schedule from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Spray Parks will operate on their normal, individual schedules.

Sat. and Sun. hours after the jump. (more…)

Hidden Palisades Gem: “The Glass Forest”

By Prince Of Petworth

This past Sunday I was super lucky to get a tour of the Palisades neighborhood where I previously hadn’t spent too much time walking around. To say I was blown away is an understatement. There were many highlights but among my favorites in the neighborhood (stay tuned for more favorites) was the “Glass Forest” in Palisades park. Walking down this old trolley trail (which used to travel to Glen Echo Park) I had no idea such a magical place was waiting.

You turn down a little path off the trolley trail and soon enter a different world.  At first you’re not quite sure if you are looking at a tree or a sculpture:

And that is truly the tip of the iceberg. You soon see sculpture after sculpture after sculpture leading up to “The Glass Forest” (I’m told it was named by a child in the neighborhood):

It is a such a mystical, magical place that the photos hardly do it justice. I’d need some super panorama lens to even attempt to capture how wild the place looks. Seemingly every time you turn your head or walk five feet you come across another sculpture. The next time you’re in or near the Palisades you gotta check it out for yourself. Head to 5200 Sherier Place, NW and follow the old trolley trail… A huge thanks to Janice for leading the way.

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Outdoor Pools Open for Memorial Day Weekend! Regular Schedule Starts June 18th

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

From a press release:

[On Friday] Mayor Gray will officially Kick off the 2012 Summer Pools Opening Kick-Off and open the new Rosedale Community Center.

Mayor Gray will officially Kick Off the 2012 Summer Pools Opening at Rosedale Community Center. DPR has 19 outdoor pools, 11 spray parks and 5 Children’s Pools that will be open starting Memorial Day Weekend. The Mayor will also unveil the new Rosedale Community Center with new pools, a new gym, new activity rooms, a new artificial turf field and more.

You can find a full list of DC’s outdoor pools here. While pools will be open this weekend, please note regular hours begin June 18th.

You can see the popular Banneker Pool’s [2500 Georgia Avenue, NW] schedule here and all other pools here.

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