photo by Chris Campbell in Columbia Heights
Thanks to Chris for sharing this reminder of what once was and what hopefully will be again in the not too too distant future:
“I had forgotten what the falls looked like, but this popped up on my Google photos today!”
The latest on the fountains from NPS earlier this year was: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The park service empties the upper level trash cans regularly but not the lower level. The 16th St side of the grounds need all the trash picked up badly. It’s beginning to look like a dump area.”
Thanks to Terry for passing on the latest update about fixing the Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Fountain, from NPS:
“The National Park Service is 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 rehabilitation of deteriorated concrete and replacement of the variable frequency drive water pump.”
And regarding the fountain, Terry sends the latest on the status quo situation from NPS: (more…)
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park last Monday (3/18) and I noticed this line of trash and sticks on the upper level towards the Joan of Arc statue on the 15th St. side. I was also at the park that weekend and didn’t see it then, but I think I have seen something similar there in the past. Does anyone know what it is?”
We have previously been told: (more…)
This rental is located at 2420 16th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I apologize in advance as some may find this triggering but as a woman who was in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park by myself today, I want to alert anyone who visits the park. (more…)
Photo by Dissolved Into Shadows
Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday Afternoon in Meridian Hill Park I was walking my dog ( he is a cute 15 year old man) and you were (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sharing the continued sad state of affairs of the beautiful cascading fountain at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. Apparently the National Park Service does not have the funds to repair, again, this year. Hopefully next year. Stay tuned.