North Columbia Heights Green is located in the alley behind 11th St, NW b/w Sherman, Lamont, and Park Rd, NW.
parks
“Dear PoPville,
I just thought I would let you know that the park on the corner of French and 10th Street NW is finally open after MONTHS of being finished [it seems].”
I said it when they were close to opening in May ’11 – the transformation is pretty awesome. Here’s how the park looked in July ’08:
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota
Yesterday, a reader asked if DPR was going to be hosting a doggie day swim when the pools close after Labor Day weekend. Via tweet, DCDPR shares the good news that this year’s doggie swim will be at:
“Francis (2435 N Street, NW) Upshur and Banneker (2500 Georgia Avenue, NW) pools on September 10th from 12-4.”
DCDPR updates with a press release:
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will partner with the Department of Health (DOH) to host their 3rd Annual DPR Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 10, from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Upshur Pool, 4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW, and Banneker Pool, 2500 Georgia Avenue, NW. With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one day opportunity to enjoy a swim and play games. DOH will be on location to monitor the health and safety of the pets and their owners. They will also provide outreach and education regarding pet vaccinations, dog licenses and dog park licenses.
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 limits to the number of dogs in the pool area at one time; 75 dogs at Upshur Pool, and 150 dogs at Banneker Pool.
To maintain order at each of the pools, 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 rabiesThe event is subject to favorable weather conditions. DPR staff may cancel the event if the weather does not allow for safe pool conditions.
If anyone goes – take some photos for me!
Thanks to Eric for sending these great pics of the renovated Bartholdi Park/Fountain. We took a look pre-renovation, when the fountain was fenced off, in Sept. ’10. Bartholdi Park is located near the Capitol and behind the Botanical Gardens Greenhouse. One of the best spots in the city.
This looks like it could be another great (not so) hidden gem. Their Web site says:
“The Tregaron Conservancy is a nonprofit organization founded in January 2006. As the property steward of thirteen acres of recently protected and donated land, the Tregaron Conservancy is restoring and maintaining an important historic landmark.
The twenty acre estate Tregaron lies between Cleveland Park and Woodley Park and borders on a small strip of Rock Creek Park. This land was once part of a larger estate known as Twin Oaks.”
The mission of the Tregaron Conservancy is to preserve, rehabilitate and maintain historic Tregaron Estate built in 1912. With thirteen acres of land in Washington, DC, placed into a conservancy as open green space never to be developed, the Tregaron Conservancy is now cleaning up and stabilizing the deteriorated landscape. The Conservancy is restoring this famous property, following the original maps and plans of Tregaron Estate’s renowned landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman. With the help of the community and generous supporters, we have rehabilitated the extensive bridle paths and pedestrian trials. We have planted over 50 new trees and 2000 daffodils. With miles of paths throughout the woodlands, lily ponds, gardens, meadows and along the streams, Tregaron Estate is open to visitors for their use and enjoyment. In the future, the Tregaron Conservancy will host lectures, guided walks, and cultural events – welcome to the public and at no charge.
The view above is from Macomb St, NW just west of Connecticut Ave, next to the Washington International School.
Has anyone done a tour of the property?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From a press release:
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) prepares to bring the District’s outdoor swim season to a close. Today, DPR released the pool closing schedule for its 22 outdoor pools and children’s pools as well as the indoor pool maintenance schedule. A number of pools will be open through September 5, 2011. A complete schedule is provided below. The East Potomac Pool, which is heated, will remain open through October 2, 2011. DPR’s Outdoor Children’s Pools close Sunday, August 21, 2011 with the exception of Barry Farms which will close on Friday August 19, 2011. All DPR Spray Parks will close on Labor Day, September 5, 2011.
DPR’s indoor pools and aquatic centers operate year-round, but will undergo scheduled maintenance to deep clean the pool and facility. The detailed maintenance schedule is provided below. For a complete list of pool locations and hours visit the DPR website at DPR.DC.GOV or contact the DPR Aquatics Office at (202) 671-1289.
Full schedule of closures after the jump. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending in the photo above. Back in March ’11 another reader expressed frustration that the bathrooms in the parked were locked.
Do you think calling the park police is an effective way to get the bathrooms unlocked?
I had to do a double take when I checked out this field last weekend. Back in June ’11 a a reader asked what was going on and we learned that they were fixing the irrigation system and planting bermuda grass. It’ll be back in use next Spring.
Walter Pierce Park is located at Adams Mill Road and Ontario Place, NW.
“Dear PoP,
I snapped this picture this morning as a crew was working on taking down a tree. The tree that was being taken down was along the South edge of the current fence. I believe that the plans call for the trees on the West side to remain (which is nice because they are nicely established and provide great shade!). I noticed the fencing go around the park yesterday (I’m not sure when it went up, but I noticed it yesterday). Anyway, I thought you and some of your readers would be happy to know the progress at this park is finally starting!”
Fantastic news!
DPR writes:
“Good morning all – just a quick update to let you know that renovations have begun at 11th & Monroe! Once I have an updated construction schedule, I’ll keep you updated as things progress.”
Aug. ’11
“Dear PoP,
So I live on the 1400 block of Euclid St, NW and have recently seen some construction at a vacant lot very close to my house. Workers are currently putting up a small fence around the lot but there is also a large bulldozer in the lot. I’m wondering if you could shed some light on what is going in there. When we moved in it was rumored that a community garden would be put in there.”
Back in Oct. ’09 we first learned of a new park to be called Justice Park would occupy this plot. In Dec. ’09 we learned that funding had been restored for this park. Then…nothing.
Glad to see construction finally started.
Oct. ’09