I took the photo at the end of one of my walkabouts back in December but keep forgetting to share it and well now’s as good a time as any. Pretty cool though, if I do say so myself :)
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5220 16th Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending from the National Park Service:
“National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rock Creek Tennis Center
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease of the Rock Creek Tennis Center located within the Rock Creek National Park. The NPS is seeeking an operator that will continue to operate the Tennis Center in a manner that will provide for recreational activites within the leased area. Details of the
The area being considered for lease is approximately 38.9 acres and consists of a 7,500-seat tennis stadium, 10 outdoor hard surface courts, 15 outdoor clay courts, a snack bar and pro shop, an office area, recreation fields, picnic areas, and a parking lot that can accomodate 856 vehicles. (more…)
“Boulder Bridge is an iconic landmark within Rock Creek Park. NPS Photo / Tony DeYoung”
From NPS:
“Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events. Join us on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 for two weekends of music, history and science as we celebrate the past, present and future of one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about the truly awful smell in Rock Creek these last couple weeks? My friends and I have noticed it near Pierce Mill and further south as well, closer to zoo property. It’s the talk of all the runners on Strava, it smells like several animals died.”
Our Beaver vs Groundhog debates can get pretty hot. On last weekend’s walkabout I spotted this tree in Rock Creek Park: (more…)
“Pokey, the eastern box turtle. NPS / Jordan Land”
From the National Park Service:
“Rock Creek Park invites you to a special celebration to honor Pokey, the park’s beloved eastern box turtle and longtime “employee.” For three decades, Pokey has been a fixture of Rock Creek Park, inspiring generations of visitors to connect with nature, learn about wildlife and discover the importance of protecting parks. (more…)
From DC Water: “Noticed the green in Rock Creek this weekend? It’s just a test & is long gone. We used dye to investigate a sinkhole & void near a sewer line on the ramp to Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy from P St NW. It’s perfectly safe, non-toxic & meets EPA standards. No cause for alarm.”
From NPS:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is taking steps to ensure public safety following the discovery of two sinkholes at the P Street NW ramp to northbound Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. The ramp will remain closed until the sinkholes are fully evaluated and corrective action can be taken. (more…)
Thanks to Adam for sending:
“On Friday around 2pm while going for a hike with my dog we encountered a coyote by the trail that passes Fort DeRussey. The coyote came onto the trail out of the woods and got very close to my dog before she scared it off. Attached is a blurry pic of the coyote after the encounter and a bonus pic of the brave dog.” (more…)
Sofia asks last night: “what is this?! Spotted in Rock Creek today.”
While a jarring sight for sure, fear not – it’s just DC Water testing!
During a previous sighting DC Water has explained to us: (more…)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr shared Sunday:
“Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek.”
From NPS:
“Stay safe while enjoying Rock Creek Park! Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels.
Stay out of the water to protect streambanks, plants and animals and keep you and your family (including pets!) safe from illness.
Rock Creek has high levels of bacteria and other infectious pathogens that make swimming, wading, and other contact with the water a hazard to human (and pet) health. (more…)