Sabitlenmiş Tweet
This is not a political movement. We are golfers, cyclists, runners, families and neighbors who love one of the great public spaces in America. East Potomac Park belongs to everyone. We just want to keep it that way.
English
Save East Po
66 posts
Save East Po
@SaveEastPo
DMV residents are clear on this issue: do not overhaul East Potomac Golf links and do not expand to take over the entire peninsula #saveeastpo
Washington, DC Katılım Mayıs 2026
11 Takip Edilen373 Takipçiler
When in the history of the world has the group trying to protect a public park from a luxury golf course been the bad guy. And for those excited about championship golf: what exactly is the plan to keep it affordable for the everyday DMV resident who uses it today?
English
@SecretaryBurgum @POTUS Not so fast. Active litigation means nothing happens at East Potomac until the courts weigh in. The law will be followed. Environmental review will be completed. And the DMV community that has used this place for over 100 years will have their voice heard.
English
@PeppermintScone First line of defense is the amazing team over at @DemocracyFwd. We are just trying to ensure that every DMV resident has their voice heard in this decision
English
@SaveEastPo Trump’s going after West Potomac, too. Thanks for being 1st line of defense.
Used to play softball in West P, when monument fields were full. We took joy rides around East P like we were at the beach, and colleagues hit golf balls. And work had annual boat tour from GTown.
English
Set aside the debate about the future of East Potomac for a moment. The administration plans to use East Wing debris to regrade the course. Debris that tested positive for lead and chromium. At a public park. Nobody should be okay with this.
English
We are not a political organization. We have no interest in commenting on politics. We are just people who love East Potomac and want to make sure the character of this special place continues for the next generation of DMV residents.
English
Save East Po retweetledi
@garrett_TFE with a great early analysis of this plan. Main points: (1) Fewer holes means less access for players of all abilities. (2) The idea this course could host a major is absurd and frankly not something the DMV community asked for or wants. (3) The historic design is nowhere in this plan.
Garrett Morrison@garrett_TFE
The Trump administration released Tom Fazio's plan for East Potomac Golf Links today. Some thoughts: thefriedegg.com/articles/washi…
English
@JakeSherman Bad for golf. Bad for DMV residents. Bad for a historic public muni. Bad for preservation. Just bad. Saveeastpo.com
English
We will continue to demand transparency in this process and ensure the needs of all DMV community members are met. Golfers, cyclists, runners, families. All of them. We are not taking the spotlight off this and demand public engagement. saveeastpo.com
English
4. Secretary Burgum says affordable and discounted rates. Great. Put it in writing. Specific numbers. Enforceable commitments. A press release promise on public land is not a guarantee.
English
Here is why this design is still not acceptable. (Thread)
Secretary Doug Burgum@SecretaryBurgum
Excited to unveil the design for the East Potomac Golf Links renovation from Fazio Design. Like iconic public courses of Bethpage Black & Torrey Pines, East Potomac will offer locals—of the National Capital Region—championship-quality golf at affordable, highly discounted rates.
English
We are glad to see Ohio Drive and the surrounding park space appear to remain intact. But this design reduces the number of holes, sidelines a 9 hole course to a corner, and does nothing to preserve the historic character of a place that has defined public recreation in this city for over 100 years.
English
Excited to unveil the design for the East Potomac Golf Links renovation from Fazio Design.
Like iconic public courses of Bethpage Black & Torrey Pines, East Potomac will offer locals—of the National Capital Region—championship-quality golf at affordable, highly discounted rates.
English
And then you end up with this. Renderings that erase every single person who uses East Potomac and is not there for a luxury championship golf experience. The runners. The cyclists. The families. The birders. The casual golfers. None of them were asked.
English
Raising private donations is a clever way to bypass the public funding process that exists specifically to give everyday people a say in decisions like this. Instead of consulting the DMV residents who use East Potomac every day, you just need the two dozen people willing to write a big enough check
English
You do not fix a beloved 100 year old public institution by handing it to an administration that has shown no interest in the people who use it. You fix it by investing in what it already is. (5/5)
English
There is no written commitment that green fees stay affordable. None. A vague promise in a press release is not a guarantee. Who does a championship course at higher prices actually serve? (4/5)
English
A lot of people say East Potomac is a mess and that the Trump administration getting involved is actually a good thing. We disagree. Here is why. (1/5)
English