The District Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) sent out communication regarding next steps for Ready2Play, DPR’s master plan for parks and recreation in the city. If you have not participated in the process yet, there are still lots of opportunities to advocate for parks and rec in our neck of the woods. The deadline for the citywide survey has been extended again. Go ahead and let them know your wishlist for the rec center. Let them know you’d like a walking path in the neighborhood and a trail (and pother amenities) at Fort Circle Park at South Dakota Avenue and Galloway Street NE. Let them know you’d like community space on the District green in front of Food & Friends. Remind them that these items are part of the neighborhood’s area development plan so it should not come as a surprise that residents are mentioning these items.

DPR’s message below

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Thank you to those who were able to join us at our Ward by Ward Ready2Play meetings. It was great meeting many of you and receiving your valuable feedback. We wanted to let you know that the notes, presentation slides, video recordings, and Q & A sheets of all questions received through the chat or breakout sessions from all 8 of our Ward meetings are now available and posted on our website: ready2playdc.com. For those who were unable to join, or those interested in reviewing the feedback from other wards across the city, we invite you to explore the content on these pages and leave any additional ideas or feedback using the tools provided.

We also wanted to highlight a number of ongoing ways to engage in the plan.

1. Ready2Play Citywide Survey reopen until April 4, 2021

We have reopened the Ready2Play Citywide Survey until April 4^th 2021. If you have not yet had a chance to complete it, you can do so here: ready2playdc.com/citywide-survey. We’ve also attached two digital survey flyers to this email (one in English, one in Spanish). If you are able and willing to help spread the word among your local networks and listservs, we would greatly appreciate it!

2. New Opportunity to leave feedback on Key Priorities

Ready2Play developed 8 Key Priorities as part of its SCORP planning process last summer. We have now launched individual pages for each of these priorities that provide more context and invite you to leave your feedback and suggestions on how you would like to see these priorities addressed. You can find these by scrolling down on our homepage, right below the section on ward by ward engagement.

3. Ready2Play telephone line available for voice messages

For those who face technological challenges or lack regular access to technology, Ready2Play has also launched a new voicemail box number (202) 282-2198, which is available 24/7 for residents to share their thoughts, suggestions and priorities for the future of parks and recreation in the District. Suggestions received through this line will be integrated into our overall engagement analysis. If you are able, please help spread the word to others in your community who may benefit from this low-tech opportunity to engage.

Finally, feel free to reach out to us over email anytime at ready2play@dc.gov, or, if you prefer social media, tag us at @DCDPR and use #Ready2PlayDC and #DPRisListening.

Once again, thank you for your interest in Ready2Play. We look forward to continuing to engage with you in the months ahead.