By now, most in the community are aware that Randall Recreation Center has been transformed from a somewhat neglected Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) site to a vibrant community sports center. Besides the pumped up sports offerings, Randall’s grounds now include a new playground with new equipment and soft […]
Doggie Day Swim at Randall Pool
Photo caption: Manvi Drona, with her dog Dexter and friends at the Randall Pool on Doggie Day Swim. (Photos courtesy of Perry Klein.) After the Randall pool was closed for the season, it was opened on Sept.12 for Doggie Day Swim. Many of the dogs were from the PAWS of SW […]
The Future of Randall Rec Center
On Tuesday, August 11, DC Parks and Recreation (DPR) Deputy Director John Stokes, accompanied by Department of General Services (DGS) Project Manager Mark Bacus, and Under Armour representative Jeff Reslin, met with ANC6D residents, local leaders, and community organizations to discuss future capital and program planning for Randall Recreation Center. […]
Randall Recreation Center March Report
During this month, Sasha Bruce Youthwork worked to improve signage, provide new programs and events, and improve Randall’s presence in the surrounding community. We added additional program signage on the I & South Capitol Street sides of Randall as well as lawn signs spaced down I Street. The newest program […]
Developing a Growing Community
Last month Southwest community leaders came to an agreement with Telesis, the developers of the Randall School. For those not familiar with the development plan, over half of the existing structure will be demolished and a much larger, 130-foot building will rise in its place. The new complex will include […]
Amidon-Bowen and Jefferson Joint PTA Meeting
We are excited to announce the Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School will be holding a joint PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Amidon-Bowen School Library. Child monitoring will be provided in the gymnasium. The purpose of the joint meeting is to […]
New Life in Randall Recreation Center
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc (SBY) in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation is providing programs for Southwest and near Southeast community residents beginning on January 6th, 2014. The coming attractions at the community center are a result of a concentrated collaborative effort to bring life to a space […]