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I Finally Found Crispus Attucks Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Well folks have been telling me about this park for ages and I always wondered, given all my walkabouts in Bloomingdale, why I never encountered it. Now I know why – it’s only accessible through an alley. I was lucky enough to stop at Big Bear for a coffee and there was a community yard sale being advertised with directions to Crispus Attucks Park. It’s located via the alley between 1st Street and North Captiol and V St and U St. And it is awesome!

I particularly liked the memory garden:

There is a nice bench:

And you get to gaze at this:

Beautiful! Check it out next time you’re wandering around Bloomingdale.

Dear PoP – How Late Can You Stay in Rock Creek Park?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

A question for you – if i were playing sports in Rock Creek after sunset, would someone actually kick me out? I grew up in NY where, post-Guiliani, they go around and actually make you leave Central Park after dark. Rock Creek is technically only open during daylight hours but if there’s a big group of us running around at night, do you think anyone would actually do something about it?”

Hmm, that’s a good question. I know there is a contingent of Park police that patrols the grounds but my guess is they’re probably not too likely to kick you out. Anyone know from experience?

I Think The Columbia Heights Plaza Is Gonna Be Pretty Sick

By Prince Of Petworth

I know we were lamenting the removal/destruction of the trees in the plaza at Park Road and 14th Street but it’s starting to look promising. I’m guessing the big hole is where the fountain is going to go. I can sort of visualize now. I think it’s going to be pretty dope.

Dear PoP – Trees Ripped Out of Park Triangle

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Ran by there this morning. Digging machine was tearing out the trees.

With groups like Casey Trees advocating us to plant more, I’m sure these could’ve been relocated instead of destroyed.”

And in other news, remember the house collapse on Quincy of New Hampshire Ave back in Feb. 08? Well, I saw some workmen finally getting to work on the place:

Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park on Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

It never ceases to amaze me how awesome Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park is. It was packed with folks this beautiful Sunday. I had to shoot some video of the drum circle. People were just so happy it was contagious. In addition to the drums folks were reading, sunbathing, having a picnic, tossing the frisbee. The beautiful life at its best!

And I forgot Tina did a profile last August.

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