Redevelopment of Rock Creek Tennis Courts- Feds will give Mark Ein the land, not DC.

[Anonymous]

HI,

I just learned about plans for Rock Creek Park to give land to Mark Ein to create a tennis complex. Picnic areas, green space, and access to the park would be limited by a massive tennis complex. No competitive bids, no discussions just a land grab. There is only a 12 day waiting period that would end on 12/25/2025. Apparently, DC council members were aware of this plan months ago but didn't reveal the plan, despite neighbors raising concerns about an a previous development idea that would give have given the city the land and preserved some access to the community. This current proposal creates a tennis complex to meet the needs of the annual tennis tournament and not much else. It would limit access to DC residents as it would be a commercial business, which is a huge loss. Right now the park hosts picnics and is a gateway to some of the hiking trails. This access would be curtailed or limited. While this area could do with being redesigned, it should remain a community asset for all to enjoy.

https://wamu.org/story/25/06/12/d-c-is-pursui...evelop-a-sportsplex/

Some neighbors are trying to get more information before this becomes a done deal on 12/25/2025. We are starting a petition but I urge anybody who has questions or concerns to reach out to your council member, especially Janeese Lewis, for answers.

[Anonymous]

Here is a link for those interested in learning more about
https://groups.io/g/RockCreekParkDefenders

[jsteele]

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1305521.page