Hearst Playground story in Current

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:But there are options and opportunity to push for a full size field. But if you get it, don't continue to complain about the constant usage from Stoddert and other leagues. That complaining has been going on for years from the immediate neighbors.

The field is heavily used now, and no one is complaining. The complaints stemmed from (1) years ago, Stoddert would fence-in the field using orange mesh fencing to keep folks off the field all summer, and seasonally when not in use...not a good use of a public field; and (2) Stoddert didn't do a good job of educating parents about parking, so folks would park mostly on Quebec and Rodman, causing parking congestion for the neighbors who lived on those streets, rather than encouraging folks to park on 37th, which means folks have to walk down a flight of stairs...but this just takes regular communications each fall and spring with the new crop of parents.

If neighbors are forcing their fellow DC residents and guests to park elsewhere, then they are complaining. So yes, demanding that people don't park in front if their house is complaining. Do you not see that?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:5) "likely", more like a possibility, but not definite

All of the proposals presented so far show a dramatically smaller field. Like half the area.

So it's just "a possibility" until it happens. Then it's "likely."

Once it happens it's not likely, it's accomplished.

As in "Mission Accomplished."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are options and opportunity to push for a full size field. But if you get it, don't continue to complain about the constant usage from Stoddert and other leagues. That complaining has been going on for years from the immediate neighbors.

The field is heavily used now, and no one is complaining. The complaints stemmed from (1) years ago, Stoddert would fence-in the field using orange mesh fencing to keep folks off the field all summer, and seasonally when not in use...not a good use of a public field; and (2) Stoddert didn't do a good job of educating parents about parking, so folks would park mostly on Quebec and Rodman, causing parking congestion for the neighbors who lived on those streets, rather than encouraging folks to park on 37th, which means folks have to walk down a flight of stairs...but this just takes regular communications each fall and spring with the new crop of parents.

DPR put up the fencing, not Stoddert.

They're public streets. Members of the public can park wherever they want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are options and opportunity to push for a full size field. But if you get it, don't continue to complain about the constant usage from Stoddert and other leagues. That complaining has been going on for years from the immediate neighbors.

The field is heavily used now, and no one is complaining. The complaints stemmed from (1) years ago, Stoddert would fence-in the field using orange mesh fencing to keep folks off the field all summer, and seasonally when not in use...not a good use of a public field; and (2) Stoddert didn't do a good job of educating parents about parking, so folks would park mostly on Quebec and Rodman, causing parking congestion for the neighbors who lived on those streets, rather than encouraging folks to park on 37th, which means folks have to walk down a flight of stairs...but this just takes regular communications each fall and spring with the new crop of parents.

DPR put up the fencing, not Stoddert.

They're public streets. Members of the public can park wherever they want.

Some streets are zoned Residential Permit Parking during the week. DC plans to test extending RPP to some weekend hours in Cleveland Park and some other areas.

[Anonymous]

That's great, but in the meantime, particularly on weekends, no one is parking illegally in on Quebec, Idaho and Rodman. The fact that the PP openly admits to complaining while claiming not to complain shows the absolute entitlement of these close by neighbors.

Really shameful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's great, but in the meantime, particularly on weekends, no one is parking illegally in on Quebec, Idaho and Rodman. The fact that the PP openly admits to complaining while claiming not to complain shows the absolute entitlement of these close by neighbors.

Really shameful.

It would seem that Whiny Ward 3 Pool Mom is acting like the entitled one!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But there are options and opportunity to push for a full size field. But if you get it, don't continue to complain about the constant usage from Stoddert and other leagues. That complaining has been going on for years from the immediate neighbors.

The field is heavily used now, and no one is complaining. The complaints stemmed from (1) years ago, Stoddert would fence-in the field using orange mesh fencing to keep folks off the field all summer, and seasonally when not in use...not a good use of a public field; and (2) Stoddert didn't do a good job of educating parents about parking, so folks would park mostly on Quebec and Rodman, causing parking congestion for the neighbors who lived on those streets, rather than encouraging folks to park on 37th, which means folks have to walk down a flight of stairs...but this just takes regular communications each fall and spring with the new crop of parents.

DPR put up the fencing, not Stoddert.

They're public streets. Members of the public can park wherever they want.

Some streets are zoned Residential Permit Parking during the week. DC plans to test extending RPP to some weekend hours in Cleveland Park and some other areas.

But even residential permit parking allows two hour visitor parking. So even if it were extended to the weekend -- which it hasn't been yet -- people using Hearst could still park there. And most Stoddert families live in Ward 3 and could park in a zoned place anyway.

And to reiterate: you don't own the public street in front of your house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's great, but in the meantime, particularly on weekends, no one is parking illegally in on Quebec, Idaho and Rodman. The fact that the PP openly admits to complaining while claiming not to complain shows the absolute entitlement of these close by neighbors.

Really shameful.

It would seem that Whiny Ward 3 Pool Mom is acting like the entitled one!

Who wouldn't want a basically private little pool paid for with public funds?!

[Anonymous]

The entitled even more whiny Ward 3 grandmother, apparently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post is as much about the Hearst rec center and Hearst school. This week's NW Current reports that DC Parks & Rec is planning a renovation of Hearst park, to include an outdoor pool and changing structure, renovation of the big field and tennis courts and even a dog park. The question is where they'll put the pool without moving it next to the Hearst playground area. The tennis courts and field cover a lot of the property, so it's hard to see where a pool would go. There would be pluses and minuses if they put the pool up next to the old park shelter where the portable classroom structure is located now. I suppose the school parking lot will double as parking for the pool, which would be most heavily used during the summer when school is out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The entitled even more whiny Ward 3 grandmother, apparently.

I really detest the ageism around here

[Anonymous]

I really detest the mean spirited selfish nearby Hearst residents who are trying to put up barriers to people using "their" park and parking on "their" streets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really detest the mean spirited selfish nearby Hearst residents who are trying to put up barriers to people using "their" park and parking on "their" streets.

Won't users be able to park in the Hearst lot? There are probably 25-30 spaces there. That should take some of the pressure off of the streets.

[Anonymous]

According the the NW Current, Mary Cheh favors the alternative that would place the pool closest to the upper playground and Hearst school and farther away from homes adjoining the park. This seems sensible.

[Anonymous]

I favor an alternative that puts a bigger pool where the tennis courts currently are located, and then use the tennis court configuration from alternative C. If you do that, then you can have a bigger soccer field, the tennis courts and a more usable pool.

That seems to be a triple win.