The renovation of the playground and plaza on I Street SW at South Capitol Street provides an attractive space for residents of all ages—toddlers to adults. Now, the little brick building (Randall Community Center) on the corner has begun its own facelift. This summer the bars were removed from the windows and paint was applied. […]
Randall Park to Undergo Facelift
There are big changes underway at the long neglected Randall Park located on I Street across from the Capitol Skyline Hotel and bordered by South Capitol Street. The Park, with its pool, playground, playing fields, tennis courts, and recreation center, will soon move from eyesore to asset, as evidenced by the construction fencing and equipment currently […]
Randall Community Center Opening Announced
The Randall Community Center, at the corner of South Capitol St, will hold a Community Open House on Saturday, November 16th, from 12 to 6 pm. The event will provide residents of all ages an opportunity to see the facility, register for activities, and weigh in on activities they seek at the site. A community […]
Summer Fun at Randall Recreation Center
Step Dancing anyone? Yoga, board games, a computer room, arts and crafts, and more are now available at Randall Recreation Center, which opened for summer activities for Southwest youth on July 1st. The program will run Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 until August 23rd. With support from the SW community, Sasha Bruce has […]
Next Steps for Randall Recreation
The long neglected Randall Recreation Center will be back in service this summer. Jesus Aguirre, Director of DC Department of Parks and Recreation, announced his plans soon after Mayor Gray closed off the KIPP bid on the Randall property with his decision to support the inclusion of the Randall area in Small Area Planning. According […]
A Community Center in Our Sights
The Southwest and Near Southeast waterfront communities continue to attract newcomers. Drawn by relatively affordable housing, accessible public transportation, a reopened commercial 4th Street, the vibrant Arena Stage and the Washington National’s Stadium the area is attracting an influx of young professionals and some empty nesters. More development is coming, primarily in the form of […]