The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is installing new benches and picnic tables at selected parks throughout the District. These new benches/picnic tables will be functional and visually appealing. The new furnishings will enhance the overall usability of the sites.

New benches/picnic tables will be installed at:

Ward 1

• Walter Pierce Park, Adams Mill and Ontario Road, NW
• Marie Reed, 18th St and Kalorama Road, NW

Ward 2

• Kennedy, P St between 6th and 7th Streets, NW
• Volta Park, Volta Place and Q Street 33rd and 34th Streets, NW

Ward 4

• Triangle Park, 18th and Argyle Street, NW
• Petworth, Taylor St, between 8th and 9th Street, NW
• Hamilton Park, 13th and 14th Streets to Hamilton and Gallatin Streets, NW

Ward 5

• Brentwood Park, 15th and Downing Street, NE
• Harry Thomas, Lincoln Road and 2nd Street to R and T Streets, NE
• Langdon, 2901 20th Street, NE

Ward 6

• Joy Evans, 6th Street between L and M Street, SE

Ward 7

• Benning Park, 51st and Fitch Streets, SE
• Ridge Road, Ridge Road and Burns Steet, SE
• Marvin Gaye, 6201 Banks Place, NE

Ward 8

• Congress Heights, 7th Street, South of Alabama Avenue, SE
• Douglass, Bruce Place SE and Frederick Douglass Court, SE

Goal/Milestones :

• Project Approval—2011
• Construction Began—Spring 2011
• Expected Completion Date—August 2011