By Southwester Staff
In late July, the DC Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Parks and Recreation (DPR) provided an update on Ward 6 project improvements underway for local parks and recreation spaces.
Ongoing improvements in Southwest include:
- East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Drive, SW (Haines Point). Project vision entailed replacement of the pool, pool deck and pool house to deliver a state-of-the-art competitive aquatics facility.
- Start Date: Winter 2018
- Cost: $14.3 million
- Status: DGS reports deteriorating site conditions from significant and unforeseen groundwater intrusion made the continuation of the project safety and cost prohibitive. Deliberations about next steps continue, and DGS will follow up with the community once there is further direction for the project.
- Jefferson Athletic Field, 720 9th Street, SW. Replacement project includes conversion of the existing grass field into a multipurpose, synthetic turf field to improve usability and field conditions.
- Start Date: Spring/Summer 2025
- Cost: $1.5 million
- Status: Currently in the design and build stage, delivery is expected in Fall 2025.
- Randall Recreation Center, 820 South Capital Street, SW. project includes renovating the existing rec center and a feasibility study on expanding and modernizing the pool.
- Start Date: Spring 2024
- Cost: $18.5 million
- Status: Expected to conclude by Winter 2026, the design vision includes a concept of a series of outdoor rooms, with gathering spaces for eating and socializing as well as exercise. Design elements would reinforce the connection to the nearby Rubell Museum with a focus on outdoor art.
- Southwest Town Center Park, corner of 4th Street and I Street SW, near 900 4th Street SW. With elements of the project intended for both the eastern and western side of 4th Street SW, the vision includes café seating, terraced seating, an event stage, public art display, and a multipurpose area to host a farmers’ market, craft fair, holiday festival, and pop-up commerce.
- Start Date: Fall 2023
- Cost: $3.5 million
- Status: After a series of community meetings, the project is in the design and build stage. Delivery is expected in Fall 2025.
For more information, visit: https://dgs.dc.gov/page/dpr-park-and-recreation-center-projects