photo by wizzyliz
Thanks to ANC rep Josh Jacobson for sharing the update:
“I learned Wednesday night that DC Health updated their guidance and said that the pool could not support any diving board that meets the health code :(“
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From DPR:
“2024 Outdoor Pool Opening Hours:
Outdoor pools are open on the WEEKENDS ONLY (Saturday and Sunday) BEFORE Sunday, June 23, 2024 (in addition to being open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27). (more…)
From an email:
“The Yards Park Canal Basin is anticipated to open this Friday, May 24th for the summer 2024 season. Know before you go, and please be mindful of the below seasonal updates before you splash around with neighbors and friends.
To keep the Yards Park Canal Basin clean and safe throughout the summer, the water features will be closed up to 48 hours on a bi-weekly basis for routine cleaning and maintenance on the following dates: (more…)
photo by Jeanette.Cook
From a press release:
“Trust for Public Land announced today Washington, DC, was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2024 ParkScore® index. Minneapolis, Minnesota, climbed into second, Saint Paul placed third, Irvine, California, finished fourth, and Arlington, VA retained its fifth-place position. The ParkScore index evaluates park systems in the 100 largest U.S. cities.
2024 is the fourth consecutive year that Washington earned the ParkScore crown and Arlington finished among the top five. (more…)
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photos by Emma K Alexandra
Long live new stumpy!
Thanks to Emma for sharing the sad/hopeful photos:
“yellow barriers are up and trees are coming down along the Tidal Basin. I think Stumpy is truly gone.” (more…)
And regarding the fountain, Terry sends the latest on the status quo situation from NPS: (more…)
Great news from DPR:
“Outdoor Pools Open Saturday, May 25
All 22 of DPR’s outdoor pools open on Saturday, May 25 across all 8 wards! (more…)
a previous attempt back in 2022
From NPS:
“he National Park Service (NPS) will overseed and aerate the grass in the center panel of Lincoln Park starting this spring. To help ensure the project’s success, the NPS will close the center panel of the park from May 3 to July 8.
We can all play a part in taking care of the grass at Lincoln Park. Help us preserve the grass: (more…)
“Crispus Attucks Park: A History
April 25 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Crispus Attucks Park (1st Street and North Capitol and V St and U St, NW.)
Free, register here
Join Park community members in conversation of on the history of Crispus Attucks Park, how It came to be, and what it is today! Bring a blanket, (more…)
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You can see the 2023 edition here.
Update from Rock Creek Park NPS: “We are seeking funding for the repairs to the cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park. Work needed to be completed before the fountain can operate includes additional rehab of deteriorated concrete & replacement of the variable frequency drive water pump.”
Carter Christensen asks:
“Serious question re: Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – who can we talk to, or advocate, to get these fountains back on and this park the attention and care it deserves? It’s a shame this space just sits here like this year after year to no avail – the city deserves better.”
citymom92 shares this awesome photo: (more…)