1201 Half Street, SE via The Bullpen
From a press release:
“The Bullpen, Washington, D.C.’s premier outdoor venue, is set to reopen for its highly anticipated 17th season on Thursday, March 27, 2025 with gates opening at 1PM.
This season, The Bullpen continues to be the ultimate go-to destination for Nationals fans, live music lovers, and those looking to enjoy the best outdoor atmosphere in the city.
Visitors can look forward to an exciting lineup of offerings, including: (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…)
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…)
Thanks to Lesa for sending: “Cute soon-to-be mama duck nesting on I across from Franklin Park. (more…)
Thanks to Jon for sending from Glover Park the other day: “I’m told the bees had accumulated hours earlier but had quieted down as night fell. This picture was from no more than four feet away. The bees posed politely…”
Ed. Note: As always, if you see a swarm please call or text the DC Beekeepers Alliance at (202) 255-4318 or email [email protected]
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…)
Thanks to David for sending: “in Logan Circle! Extra cool is the mommy bird in the upper left hand corner looking at someone taking a picture of her brood…”
Thanks to Hya for sending the other weekend: “Huge swarm of bees spotted in NoMa! We called DCBeeKeepers and they dispatched a really nice man, Voss, who gently removed them” (more…)
A thorough cleaning was spotted last weekend: (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen
From a press release:
“As Spring arrives in the District, The Bullpen, Washington DC’s award-winning outdoor venue is set to reopen with a bang. Celebrated as the best outdoor venue in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen is the ultimate destination for Nationals fans, live music enthusiasts and dog lovers alike. (more…)