Media Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195 (DPR)

On Friday, November 14 at 12:00 noon, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty will join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and members of the Ward 2 community for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the redevelopment of French Street Park located at 10th and French Streets, NW.

WHAT:
Groundbreaking for Redevelopment of French Street Park

WHEN:
Friday, November 14, 2008, 12 noon

WHERE:
French Street Park, 10th and French Streets, NW

VISUALS AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

• Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor
• Jack Evans, Ward 2 Councilmember
• Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr., Ward 5 Councilmember and Chair, Committee on Libraries, Parks and Recreation (Invited)
• Saundra Ratliff, Chief of Staff, DC Department of Parks and Recreation

About the DC Department of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) presents quality urban recreation and leisure services to residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. The agency supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, and neighborhood recreation centers as well as coordinates a wide variety of programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, child care services, and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.