Nov 22, 2023
Water Is Flowing In The Dupont Circle Fountain Again
Water is flowing in the beloved D.C. fountain following the completion of a major rehabilitation project, the Park Service says.
D.C. has the best park system in the country for the third year in a row. But some in the city say the ranking doesn’t match reality.
The National Park Service owns 90% of park land in D.C., and funding is highly unequal across the city.
Feb 20, 2023
Malcolm X Park’s Lower Level Is Reopening To The Public After Three Years Of Renovations
After years of renovations, the Malcolm X Park will be fully accessible once again with a few new features. But the fountain is still broken.
The National Park Service plans to clear a homeless encampment in McPherson Square on Feb. 15, two months ahead of the original date.
Jan 18, 2023
Park Service, Virginia Working To Widen Mount Vernon Trail Between Rosslyn And Old Town Alexandria
The comment period on NPS’ environmental assessment for the project is open through Wednesday night.
Apr 28, 2022
Park Service Keeping Beach Drive Open For Recreation, Closed To Through Traffic Until Labor Day
A study on whether to keep Beach Drive permanently closed to through traffic was scheduled to be completed last December, but that work is ongoing.


