Washington Parks & People

@lewi3_lewis @alanhenney The park has remained an oasis of community since we all came together to restore it 34 years ago.

@alanhenney Henney: Meridian Hill Park still nice? Once was oasis in the city , then went into decline, ok now?

SUSPECTED ROBBERY WITH SHOT(S) FIRED--- Meridian Hill Park, 16th St and Euclid St NW. Police chased down two suspects and recovered at least one gun so far. A blood trail was found at the scene. Police are checking hospitals for the victim. #ColumbiaHeightsDC #DCCrime #ReedCookeDC

Thank you #BlackGirlsVote @hu_bgv for a great day of impact at Malcolm X Park on Meridian Hill!

@AnacostiaRrkper Way to go, Trey and Anacostia Riverkeeper!

We have a hero on our team! Our own Trey Sherard has been recognized as a 2022 River Hero by River Network. Trey is nominated for his years of commitment to the health of the Anacostia River and to the people in the watershed. #anacostiariver #cometotheriver

'I wanted to save the world but then I realized I could do more to save the world by saving my block.' Steve Coleman on how investing in community green space promotes a safe and healthy community. Thx @WashingtonParks for saving the green space in my backyard! #ThinkOutside

@CleanCityDC @DCDPR @MayorBowser @TalamanteDC @jackiereyesdc @DCMOCRS @DCMOCA Thanks for the help. Our parks need all hands on deck!

@CleanCityDC hosted a community cleanup today on behalf of @MayorBowser with the Addison Group & @DCDPR. It was a huge success! Thank you for all the wonderful volunteers who came out and helped us get closer to our goal of a #TrashFreeDC!

For the 1st day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the 🌟environmental justice movement🌟 led by Josephine Butler, who educated thousands of children on the dangers of air pollution before the #climatechange movement ever existed. @WashingtonParks aaihs.org/josephine-butl…

Love this map from @WashingtonParks

We'd like to thank @WashingtonParks along with volunteers from around DC. On MLK Day, they helped us clean up at the Marvin Gaye Greening Center as we prepare to resume programming this week. We greatly appreciate all the support!

Almost 25 years ago we created the Human Development System (HDS) which uses creative opportunities to facilitate holistic learning for our boys and young men. To Learn more about HDS, visit: bit.ly/3beOn3X

Please join us for the Opening of the Fusion Grill at Parks & People's historic Barnett's Riverside Cafe, 601 Division Avenue NE/ One Marvin Gaye Way. Today we welcome this new home-grown neighborhood business, by and for the residents of Far Northeast DC! #BlackHistoryMonth

Happening tomorrow! 👇🏼

A special thank you to our amazing @WashingtonParks volunteers! They work with our apprentices to harvest fresh veggies which helps feed our families weekly!

Get out and vote! #voteearly

Join Washington Parks & People for our annual Harvest Fest at the Marvin Gaye Greening Center! This fun-filled and socially distant event will feature a pumpkin patch, fresh produce, trunk-or-treat, and more! For more information contact info@washingtonparks.net

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay2020, take time to learn about the Nacotchtank people, Anacostia’s original stewards. The anglicized name, Anacostan, is Anacostia River’s namesake. Learn more and explore Native lands here: bit.ly/2Ba2FQy onceasitwasdc.org #ComeToTheRiver

Thanks for the shout out! Our landscape architect/project manager Jeff did an amazing job hand-drawing this map.

This weekend we celebrate all things Rock Creek Park with #NationalPublicLandsDay and #RockCreekParkDay, the park's 130th birthday! Join in the fun with lots of events and activities, including scavenger hunts, cleanups, and more! Learn more: buff.ly/331zTAJ

Recycle your old electronics this Saturday, 9/26 at Kalorama Recreation Center from 10am-2pm! For more information see here: doee.dc.gov/ecycle

We are proud to be named a 2020 Challenge Cost Share Awardee for our project "The Hilltop Park Youth Corps: Reviving Ancient Links from Meridian Hill to Rock Creek," with @RockCreekNPS and NPS! #NationalParkTrust #NationalParkService @LoveRockCreek