Tag: DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DC DPR)
Halloween Events on the Hill
It's Halloween season, you can feel it in the air! And nobody does it better than Capitol Hill.
The Hill LOVES Halloween! People come from...
About the Kim Brenegar Garden at Eighth and Independence
It’s a setting for a magical pixie tea party. The memory garden for Kim Brenegar lies at the corner of North Carolina and Eighth...
Free Vegetables for All
August is harvesting time for farmers and gardeners. As summer days turn longer and hotter, the vegetable plants start to produce blossoms and the...
Increased Mental Health Services Come to Eastern Market Metro Park
When Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park opened up a year and a half ago, it was welcomed as the successful fulfilment of a long-held...
American Pops Orchestra at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Wednesday
The American Pops Orchestra (APO) will perform as part of the "Live, on the Hill" Concerts at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park tonight, Wednesday,...
Rumsey Aquatic Center Reopens Tuesday
Willam Rumsey Aquatic Center (635 N Carolina Ave. SE) reopened Tuesday after repairs to the HVAC system were complete.
The pool was closed in late...
A Great Free Resource for Gardeners
Did you know you could borrow a weed wacker or a rototiller for free? Yes, it’s true, for free. In 2021, a partnership between...
DC Opens Spray Parks Early for Hot Weekend Ahead
There are some hot days ahead!!
With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s this weekend, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is...
District Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Plans for Kids
On Friday, Oct. 29 the District announced initial plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine to children.
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Mayor Defunds Yards And Canal Parks in FY2022 Budget
The District of Columbia contracts with The Capitol Riverfront BID for maintenance and programming at Yards Park (355 Water St. SE) and Canal Park...