Washington Parks & People

The mission of Washington Parks & People is to grow city-wide park-based community health & vitality by nurturing innovation & partnerships.

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

@AnacostiaRrkper Way to go, Trey and Anacostia Riverkeeper!

[Angela G. Cai @angelagcai]

'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

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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

[Many Languages One Voice @mlovdc]

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
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[Andrew Small @asmall_word]

Love this map from @WashingtonParks

[Life Pieces To Masterpieces @_LPTM]

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!

[Life Pieces To Masterpieces @_LPTM]

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: https://t.co/2tWpCFVbpH

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

Happening tomorrow! 👇🏼

[Life Pieces To Masterpieces @_LPTM]

On November 18th, join us as we celebrate our Black boys and young men with our 1st virtual #CourageonCanvas. Register today! https://t.co/i9MCEz8ozf

[Life Pieces To Masterpieces @_LPTM]

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

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

Get out and vote! #voteearly

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

In-person, early voting starts today, DC - make a plan to vote, and don’t wait until Election Day!

Get started at https://t.co/QgrvxBNdUN.

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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 [email protected]

[Anacostia Riverkeeper @AnacostiaRrkper]

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:

https://t.co/Cd8fbcCkbF
https://t.co/XoWGX7ciqw

#ComeToTheRiver

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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

[Celeste @celestecarano]

Super cool (+socially distant) info station on Biltmore today about @RockCreekNPS with a map from @WashingtonParks that was so pretty it’s now on my wall!

[Rock Creek Conservancy @LoveRockCreek]

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: https://t.co/1EwaR3T3pN

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

Recycle your old electronics this Saturday, 9/26 at Kalorama Recreation Center from 10am-2pm! For more information see here: https://t.co/VKOjLIHkck

[Washington Parks & People @WashingtonParks]

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