CONTACT:
Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.727.9691; [email protected]
John Stokes (DPR) 202.288.7275; [email protected]
| WHAT/WHO: | Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander; Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Interim Director Sharia Shanklin; Department of General Services (DGS) Director Brian Hanlon; ANC 7E03 Commissioner Rosa A. Hamlett and ANC 7E04 Commissioner Mary D. Jackson will join Benning Park community members and students from C.W. Harris Elementary School for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Benning Park Playground. Mayor Gray will also announce eight additional playgrounds that have been selected to participate in his Play DC Playground Improvement Initiative. |
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WHEN: |
Friday, November 15, 2013 |
| WHERE: |
Benning Park Playground Southern Avenue & Fable Street SE |
| BACKGROUND: |
The Benning Park playground is the 20th renovation completed under the Play DC effort. Overall, 32 play spaces across the District were scheduled to be renovated through the initiative, but Mayor Gray’s announcement of eight additional renovations will bring the total to 40. Members of the Benning Park community were instrumental in choosing the latest renovated playground’s medieval theme, and new features include: net climbers; a “knight” picture spot; “dragon egg”-shaped climbing rocks; multiple spinners; a wee-saw (a six person see-saw); a pavilion with a green roof; adult fitness equipment; a walking track; refurbished basketball and tennis courts; picnic tables; ADA-accessible swings and walkways; and a new community garden with shed and demonstration area. |
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