Media Contact Only:  John A. Stokes (202) 673-2195 (DPR); Jack Pfeiffer, (202) 727-1751 (EOM)

Today, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Ward-2 Councilmember Jack Evans and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Acting Director Ximena Hartsock, joined Ward 2 residents to begin major improvements to DPR's park at 7th and N Streets, NW.  The goal of the park improvement project is to create a family-friendly space by making a number of capital improvements to the current park.

“Making investments in our neighborhoods, and improving the recreational facilities for our communities and our families remains a priority for my administration,” said Mayor Fenty. “This park will be something for the community to be proud of, celebrate, and enjoy."

Improvements to the park include:

• Installation of a new play structure for 2 to 5- year-olds;
• A new swing structure for 2 to 12-year-olds;
• A poured-in-place rubber play surface;
• New benches;
• New ornamental steel fencing;
• New lawn and shade trees; and
• New walking paths.

“DPR is proud to be undertaking this project in Ward 2,” said DPR Acting Director Hartsock. “We are committed to providing top-notch playgrounds and recreational facilities for residents across the city.”

To view project plans for the 7th and N Street Park visit the project page for "7th and N Streets Park - Park Improvements” in the Planning and Capital Projects section of DPR’s website, DPR.DC.GOV.