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Jul 22, 2013

Anacostia River’s First Kayak Rental Business Is Now Open

Ballpark Boathouse, located near Nationals Park, will be open every weekend from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Apr 11, 2013

Jack’s Boathouse Is Gone. It’s Now Key Bridge Boathouse

Jack’s Boathouse, which serviced canoers, kayakers, and other Potomac River navigators for 68 years, is officially a thing of the past.

Apr 03, 2013

Judge Dismisses Suit to Keep Jack’s Boathouse on Georgetown Waterfont

The effort to keep Jack’s Boathouse open on the waterfront site where it has sat since 1945 suffered a major defeat last week when a judge tossed out a lawsuit aimed at stopping the boathouse’s eviction.

Mar 01, 2013

National Park Service Awards Jack’s Boathouse Site to Massachusetts Company

The National Park Service announced today that a Massachusetts-based company will take over the Georgetown waterfont site currently operated by Jack’s Boathouse.

Dec 28, 2012

Park Service Says Jack’s Boathouse Lease Was Out-of-Date

The National Park Service’s apparent eviction of Jack’s Boathouse from the Georgetown waterfront continues to get weirder.

Dec 26, 2012

Park Service Delays Eviction of Jack’s Boathouse

After quick public outcry, the National Park Service is putting its planned eviction of Jack’s Boathouse on hold.

Dec 24, 2012

National Park Service Gives Georgetown Landmark Jack’s Boathouse the Boot

Jack’s Boathouse, which has rented kayaks and canoes to Potomac paddlers since 1945, is getting tossed from its home in January.

 
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