Arts, Culture & Recreation Archives - Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin

November 14, 2024

Roundtable on Permitting, Access, Use, and Capacity of the District of Columbia’s Athletic Fields

On November 13, 2024, the Subcommittee on Recreation and Community Affairs hosted a public roundtable to discuss permitting, access, use, and capacity of athletic fields owned by the District. Testimony focused on how DPR manages its inventory of athletic fields for those applying for a permit, as well as how permitting factors into the overall use of inventory of athletic fields in the District. A recording of the roundtable is available on my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lIq12sTzmc

June 20, 2024

Update on the Wilson Aquatic Center

June 20, 2024 I share residents’ frustration that the Wilson Aquatic Center has still not reopened. My team and I have been in frequent contact with DGS and DPR leadership to press for transparency and to get the pool open and operating reliably as soon as possible. While the extensive work to replace the HVAC system and other necessary facility maintenance is complete, a leak was discovered when the pool was being refilled. DGS has assured me that repairs are underway and proceeding as quickly as possible. Here is the statement the department released earlier today: “The Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) share your desire for the Wilson Aquatic Center to reopen immediately. While in the final stages of pre-inspection duties, a leak was discovered during the pool refilling process. Plumbing repairs began yesterday morning to ensure the pool remains functional after reopening. Once completed, we will promptly refill the pool and conduct necessary tests to ensure everything is in proper working order. We recognize the Wilson…

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