From DPR
Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for a virtual community meeting regarding the upcoming capital construction projects coming to the Ward 4 community.
Meeting details:
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://wardupdates.splashthat.com.
Included in Tuesday’s legislation to fund several federal agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year was funding for several smaller community projects in DC, including additional funding for the green space at Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE.
Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a statement about the federal funding.
Community Project Funding Secured for the District in this bill includes:
I for one was pretty vocal about the paltry sum of $337,000 originally allocated for the green space. Thank you to the offices of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Bowser, and Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker for advocating for this additional support.
DPR and DGS will be holding a Ward 5 parks capital project meeting tonight at 6pm via zoom. Register at DPR’s Ward Construction Updates page.
From DPR
Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for a virtual community meeting regarding the upcoming capital construction projects coming to the Ward 5 community.
Meeting details:
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://wardupdates.splashthat.com.
Lamond Recreation Center Playground Improvements Meeting
Hosted by DC Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) and DC Department of General Services (DGS)
January 28, 2026 at 6pm
RSVP for meeting zoom link: https://lamondplayground.splashthat.com.
For project information, visit the Lamond Playground Improvements project website.
Repost, originally published 12/19/2025
Thanks to neighbor Gavin for passing along information from DPR’s kickoff meeting for improvements to the playground at Lamond Rec, held on December 1, 2025.
The meeting presentation is available on the Lamond Playground Improvements project website.
See Lamond Playground Improvements Meeting Presentation (December 2025).
At the kickoff meeting, DPR presented three playground concepts. They are now asking residents to view those options and vote on the preferred option.
Complete the Lamond Playground Improvements Survey by January 9, 2026.
Visit https://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder to sign up to receive construction updates related to this project.
For questions, contact Christopher Dyer at christopher.dyer@dc.gov or (202) 702-9453.
Also, view DPR’s Ward 3 & 4 capital projects December 4, 2025, meeting presentation for updates about other projects across Ward 4. To access a video recording of the meeting, visit https://wardupdates.splashthat.com/.
For additional information about projects citywide, visit https://dgs.dc.gov/page/dpr-park-and-recreation-center-projects.
Thanks to neighbor Gavin for passing along information from DPR’s kickoff meeting for improvements to the playground at Lamond Rec, held on December 1, 2025.
The meeting presentation is available on the Lamond Playground Improvements project website.
See Lamond Playground Improvements Meeting Presentation (December 2025).
At the kickoff meeting, DPR presented three playground concepts. They are now asking residents to view those options and vote on the preferred option.
Complete the Lamond Playground Improvements Survey by January 9, 2026.
Visit https://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder to sign up to receive construction updates related to this project.
For questions, contact Christopher Dyer at christopher.dyer@dc.gov or (202) 702-9453.
Also, view DPR’s Ward 3 & 4 capital projects December 4, 2025, meeting presentation for updates about other projects across Ward 4. To access a video recording of the meeting, visit https://wardupdates.splashthat.com/.
For additional information about projects citywide, visit https://dgs.dc.gov/page/dpr-park-and-recreation-center-projects.
DPR Ward 4 Capital Projects Community Meeting
December 4, 2025
6:00 pm
Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for an update on park/rec center construction projects in Ward 4.
Register for the meeting link at dpr.dc.gov/wardmeetings.
Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) for a community meeting to discuss improvements coming to the playground at Lamond Recreation Center.
Meeting Details:
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact Rasheed Jibreel at rasheed.jibreel@dc.gov or by telephone at (202)-341-0158.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit:
https://lamondplayground.splashthat.com.
To sign up for updates about this project, please visit
http://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder.
For more information about the project, please visit:
DPR Ward 5 Capital Projects Community Meeting
November 20, 2025
6:00 pm
Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for an update on park/rec center construction projects in Ward 5.
Register for the meeting link at dpr.dc.gov/wardmeetings.
November 15, 2025
Gather at Michigan Park Playground (1203 Wynton Place NE) at 10:30 am for ride to Lost Generation Brewery and enjoy food from Silver and Sons Barbecue food truck.
October 25, 2025
3:30 pm-5:30 pm
It’s time for the annual Blanket or Treat. Whats Blanket or Treat? It’s like trunk or treat, but neighbors sit on blankets in the park instead of car trunks and hand out candy. Feel free to come earlier or stay later. Don’t forget your costumes!
From Councilmember Janeese Lewis George newsletter:
On Sunday, October 26th from 4:30 to 6:30pm, the Lamond Community Action Group will host a Halloween Parade starting at Milligan Point (Sligo Mill Rd & Rittenhouse) and ending at 60 Sheridan St NE. The parade will be followed by a potluck in the driveway between 56-60 Sheridan St NE. If you plan to participate or bring something for the potluck, or donate gift cards for the costume contest, email lcagdc@gmail.com with what you plan to bring.
From CM Lewis George newsletter:
On Friday, October 31st from 6 to 9pm, Riggs-LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd NE) will host a night of frights and delights featuring a haunted house and family-friendly movie. RSVP here.
October 25, 2025
3:30 pm-5:30 pm
It’s time for the annual Blanket or Treat. Whats Blanket or Treat? It’s like trunk or treat, but neighbors sit on blankets in the park instead of car trunks and hand out candy. Feel free to come earlier or stay later. Don’t forget your costumes!
From the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker
Join Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker for a night out at the ballgame as the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. The office has a limited number of free tickets for Ward 5 residents, so reserve yours now by visiting ward5.us/gonats!
At a community meeting on August 26, 2025, DC Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) and Department of General Services (DGS) presented an updated concept plan for the Riggs & South Dakota Park that will be located on the southwest corner of Riggs Road & South Dakota Avenue NE in Riggs Park.
Presentation: Riggs & South Dakota Park Community Meeting Presentation – August 26, 2025.
Project website: https://dgs.dc.gov/page/riggs-south-dakota-park1-0.
Instead of a straight path through the row of mature trees, there will be a plaza area on the corner of the green space at Riggs & South Dakota. The plaza will be buffered by plantings of evergreen shrubs. Two benches sit in front of the shrubbery to orient the gaze to the existing mature trees and open green space and a planting bed of native plants. The addition of two trees on the western and eastern edge of the plaza will eventually provide shade for the plaza. There will be two solar powered lights, waste/recycling receptacles, bike racks, and a park sign. Right now the design-build team is planning for brushed concrete for the plaza.
Public Art
The team requested ideas for community-driven public art. Most people seemed supportive of some type of vertical sculpture as opposed to something like a ground mural. Some ideas included having a more playable/interactive artistic element reminiscent of the LOVE sculpture in Philadelphia but perhaps spelling out “Riggs” or something to that effect.
The team suggested that the community come to a consensus about themes/inspiration for the art piece and have that incorporated into the design now because the money is available rather than waiting. Seems like something The Parks Main Street, Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association, and the ANCs can work together on.
Other Ideas
Residents requested a water fountain with bottle filler along with a spigot. The team stated they will need to determine whether there are already water pipes underneath the space. If there are not, building out infrastructure for water would be cost prohibitive.
The team asked about interest in a community garden club for the native plants but residents pointed out that without a water source, it would be difficult for residents to maintain plantings. Residents have asked for a hose bib from the very beginning. We know that the city will not do a good job of maintaining the planting areas given that the city does not do a good job of even mowing the grass on regular basis. So we really want to make sure that anything planted will be able to be maintained.
Commissioner Bocoum asked about having a sign directing people to walk their bikes through the plaza area.
The team stressed again that this is what the budget of $337,000 will support. Residents can certainly work down the line to request more tree plantings and work with the DC Council on funding for additional elements for the space.
Timeline
The new park should be substantially completed by the end of summer 2026.
Winter/Spring 2026: Finalize design
Spring 2026: Start Construction
Spring/Summer 2026: Substantial completion
Visit https://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder to sign up to receive updates about this project.
For questions/concerns, contact Rasheed Jibreel at rasheed.jibreel@dc.gov or (202)-341-0158.
Join the DC Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) for the Jazz in the Park series Thursday August 28, 6pm-8pm, at North Michigan Park Rec. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music with neighbors.
DPR Ward 5 Capital Projects Community Meeting
August 28, 2025
6:00 pm
Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for an update on park/rec center construction projects in Ward 5.
Register for the meeting link at dpr.dc.gov/wardmeetings.
From DC Department of Parks & Recreation
Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) for a community meeting to discuss the initial designs for improvements to the triangle park at the intersection of Riggs Road & South Dakota Avenue NE.
Your attendance is greatly appreciated!
Meeting details:
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lamond Riggs Neighborhood Library – 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011
Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact Rasheed Jibreel at rasheed.jibreel@dc.gov or by telephone at (202)-341-0158.
Additional websites for the Riggs and South Dakota Triangle Park project.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit:
https://riggsandsouthdakota.splashthat.com/.
To sign up for updates about this project, please visit
http://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder.
For more information about the project, please visit:
DPR Ward 4 Capital Projects Community Meeting
August 21, 2025
6:00 pm
Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for an update on park/rec center construction projects in Ward 4.
Register for the meeting link at dpr.dc.gov/wardmeetings.
Join the DC Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) for the Jazz in the Park series Tuesday July 22, 6pm-8pm, at Riggs-LaSalle Rec. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music with neighbors.
Late Night Hype at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center
July 11, 2025
7pm-11pm
501 Riggs Road NE
Join DC Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) & MPD for Late Night Hype at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center featuring carnival-style event with food, music, games, dancing, and more. Registration required to enter.
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