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Nationals Tickets Available for Ward 3 Residents

Our office often has complimentary tickets available for Ward 3 residents to attend professional baseball games held at Nationals Stadium. Residents can express interest in receiving tickets by completing this Google Form or by using the URL below. Limit to two tickets available per game, first come first served, while supplies last. Washington Nationals 2025 Tickets Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9uXgxCA9QLQaPC539

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Roundtable on Collaboration with National Park Service

On December 4, the Subcommittee on Recreation and Community Affairs hosted a public roundtable on opportunities for collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS). Over 90 witnesses submitted testimony for the record, underscoring what an important issue this is for residents. The discussion centered on the District’s parks and opportunities to collaborate with the National Park Service to ensure equitable use of, and access to, locally and federally managed parks in the District Click here to watch a recording of the roundtable available on my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cmfrumin.

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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

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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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