Two years ago the DC city budget had money set aside for renovations to the Petworth Recreation Center. The DC Department of Parks and Recreation held a series of meetings with the community to discuss what those changes could look like, and sent out surveys in English, Spanish and Amharic. Since last year, not much has been happening and people have been wondering what’s next for the park (mini-soccer pitch was quickly and quietly built at the park last July with little community input, much to the delight of futsal enthusiasts.)

According to DPR, the next steps in the park renovation process are ready to be taken.

“The design/build team has finally been chosen for the renovation project, and a Scope of Work and community survey results shared to give the architects direction to begin concept drawings,” said Peter Nohrden, DPR’s project lead.

DPR is holding a community meeting on Monday, August 5th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library to review the proposed layout of the new park renovations, including changes to the playground and the splash park.

Come by to learn about the upcoming changes, ask questions of DPR and see the concepts.

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Mar 26, 2021

Petworth Park needs you to volunteer

Mar 26, 2021

The Friends of Petworth Park is a non-profit that was formed in 2012 to partner with the Department of Parks and Recreation to help guide the development and community use of the park at 8th and Taylor Streets NW. They need volunteers to keep the organization running.

Mar 26, 2021

May 8, 2020

Petworth Playground renovations to finally start on May 11th

May 8, 2020

After three years, the Departments of Parks (DPR) and Recreation and General Services (DGS) are set to begin construction on the Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets.

May 8, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

Op-Ed: Parents succeed in getting DC to install a safer surface for Petworth playground

Mar 5, 2020

Thanks to the advocacy of parents in our community, the renovation of the Petworth Playground will include a wood fiber surface instead of a poured-in-place rubber surface. We couldn’t be more excited for the expected reopening this summer. I know my family is going to appreciate the two adjacent playgrounds for different ages, the shade structures and birthday pavilion. The new surface will fit the nature theme nicely. And yes, for the first time, we will have swings!

Mar 5, 2020

Jan 27, 2020

Op-Ed: Why neighborhood parents need to speak-up for a safer Petworth Playground

Jan 27, 2020

So like many parents, I was shocked to see news reports surfacing this past spring that independent testing had found extremely high levels of lead in the synthetic rubber “poured in place,” or PIP, playground surfaces at several DC schools – the same type of surface my kids play on at Petworth Park.

Jan 27, 2020

Oct 2, 2019

Next update meeting on playground enhancements at the Petworth Rec Center

Oct 2, 2019

Learn more details about the proposed playground and splash park changes and other upgrades, and offer feedback to the architects and designers.

Oct 2, 2019

Aug 11, 2019

A look at the proposed designs for the renovation of Petworth playground

Aug 11, 2019

The Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of General Services held a meeting on Monday, August 5th to share their plans for renovations coming to the playground and splash park at the Petworth Recreation Center.

Aug 11, 2019

Jul 24, 2019

Meeting about updates to the Petworth Recreation Center set for early August

Jul 24, 2019

Now, they’re ready to discuss next steps.

Jul 24, 2019

Dec 19, 2018

Petworth Playground renovations still planned, just delayed

Dec 19, 2018

The playground at the Petworth Recreation Center has been scheduled for renovations since the budget passed in October 2017. The last meeting held by the Department of Parks and Recreation was in May 2018 to review the results of a residents’ survey DPR conducted. So where are we now?

Dec 19, 2018

Jul 27, 2018

How a soccer mini-pitch replaced a basketball court at Petworth Playground

Jul 27, 2018

DPR made a deal with the US Soccer Foundation, who proposed giving money to create a series of hard surface soccer mini-pitches across the city, and the USSF wanted the first one to coincide with the opening of Audi Field. DPR decided that Petworth Playground would be the location.

Jul 27, 2018

May 8, 2018

DPR presents survey results on Petworth Park renovations

May 8, 2018

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) presented next steps for a $2 million renovation of Petworth Park, located at at 8th and Taylor Street, as well as the results of a survey asking residents about changes they would like to see to the popular outdoor space. The park renovation will take place this fall and winter, following a request for proposal (RFP) and design period which kicks off imminently.

May 8, 2018

Feb 12, 2018

DPR survey asks for your opinions on the Petworth Playground renovation

Feb 12, 2018

The Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets NW is getting a $2 million makeover, and the Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of General Services (DGS) just released a survey asking for your opinion on the changes. You can take the survey in one of three languages and help shape what the playground will look like and what features it will have. The survey will close in three weeks.

Feb 12, 2018

Apr 12, 2017

Petworth Park set for renovations in Mayor's budget

Apr 12, 2017

In the mayor’s recent budget request for DC, $2 million dollars has been earmarked for improvements at the popular Petworth Park and Recreation Center (8th and Taylor Streets NW). The park is heavily used by the community, from kids having a great time in the spray park in the summer and playing on the playground almost year round, while the grassy area is used for soccer and other outdoor activities, including the summertime Petworth Jazz Project. Here’s what that money could bring…

Apr 12, 2017