Golf Course Project Would Clear-Cut 8 Acres Of Forest In Rock Creek Park

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Why would DC residents give up one of the few recreational amenities we have?

Few recreational amenities? Lol, try again. And just because you enjoy a sport based on the wasteful and inefficient use of valuable urban land while polluting the land and waterways with maintenance doesn't mean you're entitled easy access to play it at taxpayer expense.

Pick up tennis.

Does DC have any other public golf courses? There are quite a few tennis courts. There are some cities in America--Denver comes to mind--that are dotted with public fairways.

Yes, there's also East Potomac on Hains Point and Langston near Kingman Island. Both are under control of the same organization that's redoing Rock Creek.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would DC residents give up one of the few recreational amenities we have?

Few recreational amenities? Lol, try again. And just because you enjoy a sport based on the wasteful and inefficient use of valuable urban land while polluting the land and waterways with maintenance doesn't mean you're entitled easy access to play it at taxpayer expense.

Pick up tennis.

Does DC have any other public golf courses? There are quite a few tennis courts. There are some cities in America--Denver comes to mind--that are dotted with public fairways.

Yes, there's also East Potomac on Hains Point and Langston near Kingman Island. Both are under control of the same organization that's redoing Rock Creek.

https://www.playdcgolf.com/

A person can go play 18 holes of golf by just showing up in appropriate attire for like $70. Not bad at all.

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"What about an ice hockey rink?"

SJC was rumored to be getting one.

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SJC getting an ice rink is about as old as them getting an indoor pool. I doubt it will happen unless they buy a section of Rock Creek across Oregon Ave. Haven't played Rock Creek in years. Its was ok way back when. If its deteriorating, that a shame.

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Anonymous wrote:Is there a golf course in rock creek park????? DC resident here since 2001, biker and hiker in the park for 2 decades snd never hear of it. Where is it? And yes this sounds bonker, rock creek park is a forest and should be left alone

You are ridiculous. People love that course. Just b/c you've never heard of it, doesn't mean it shouldn't be there.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't even know there was a golf course. I haven't gone in Rock Creek since Chandra Levy was found --a woman

Well, that’s your choice.

Yes, it is. I wouldn't never walk or jog there or Glover Archbold alone as a woman, or likely as a man. They found other bodies in Rock Creek while they were searching for Chandra (who they found eventually).

Yes but you’ve never gone on a walk or hike with another person?

Does anyone who doesn;t drive use Rock Creek? I'm from DC and I've only gone to that little book a BBQ area on the side for school events. I've never gone "in". How do you get to the golf course and horse stables and walking trails without a car? I'm from DC. Maybe my parents took me? Can't really remember. For me it's a nice lung for the city, like central park. I like looking down at the trees from bridges. It makes getting across town inconvenient. It's not a park I use. I use other parks way more; that's why I worry when development encroaches on the smaller, more accessible green spaces. But sure, I'm glad it's there. Again, I don't use it and I wouldn't feel safe walking most parts alone. And no, I've not walked or hiked Rock Creek with anyone else. Is this a thing?

This must be a joke. RC is PACKED on the weekends. I mean packed! People, including me, love the trails and everything else. You should get out more.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't even know there was a golf course. I haven't gone in Rock Creek since Chandra Levy was found --a woman

Well, that’s your choice.

Yes, it is. I wouldn't never walk or jog there or Glover Archbold alone as a woman, or likely as a man. They found other bodies in Rock Creek while they were searching for Chandra (who they found eventually).

Yes but you’ve never gone on a walk or hike with another person?

Does anyone who doesn;t drive use Rock Creek? I'm from DC and I've only gone to that little book a BBQ area on the side for school events. I've never gone "in". How do you get to the golf course and horse stables and walking trails without a car? I'm from DC. Maybe my parents took me? Can't really remember. For me it's a nice lung for the city, like central park. I like looking down at the trees from bridges. It makes getting across town inconvenient. It's not a park I use. I use other parks way more; that's why I worry when development encroaches on the smaller, more accessible green spaces. But sure, I'm glad it's there. Again, I don't use it and I wouldn't feel safe walking most parts alone. And no, I've not walked or hiked Rock Creek with anyone else. Is this a thing?

This must be a joke. RC is PACKED on the weekends. I mean packed! People, including me, love the trails and everything else. You should get out more.

It is pretty absurd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would DC residents give up one of the few recreational amenities we have?

Few recreational amenities? Lol, try again. And just because you enjoy a sport based on the wasteful and inefficient use of valuable urban land while polluting the land and waterways with maintenance doesn't mean you're entitled easy access to play it at taxpayer expense.

Pick up tennis.

Does DC have any other public golf courses? There are quite a few tennis courts. There are some cities in America--Denver comes to mind--that are dotted with public fairways.

Yes, there's also East Potomac on Hains Point and Langston near Kingman Island. Both are under control of the same organization that's redoing Rock Creek.

https://www.playdcgolf.com/

A person can go play 18 holes of golf by just showing up in appropriate attire for like $70. Not bad at all.

You can do it for less than half that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would DC residents give up one of the few recreational amenities we have?

Few recreational amenities? Lol, try again. And just because you enjoy a sport based on the wasteful and inefficient use of valuable urban land while polluting the land and waterways with maintenance doesn't mean you're entitled easy access to play it at taxpayer expense.

Pick up tennis.

Does DC have any other public golf courses? There are quite a few tennis courts. There are some cities in America--Denver comes to mind--that are dotted with public fairways.

Yes, there's also East Potomac on Hains Point and Langston near Kingman Island. Both are under control of the same organization that's redoing Rock Creek.

https://www.playdcgolf.com/

A person can go play 18 holes of golf by just showing up in appropriate attire for like $70. Not bad at all.

You can do it for less than half that.

I think they meant literally just showing up in appropriate attire, as in renting clubs, buying balls and tees, plus the greens fees. But yes, if you already have the equipment a weekday walking 18 at Langston is like $38.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s a lot of trees to take down. Rock Creek is a mess ecologically and the golf course in its current state probably doesn’t help. Maybe they could incorporate the redesign to provide other types of habitats and improve Rock Creek’s water quality? There are naturalistic golf course designers that work to provide wildlife habitat as part of the course.

Rip out the golf course and replace it with trees, parks, bike paths, etc. Anything but doubling down on a golf course.

Would pickle ball be better for you? What about an ice hockey rink?

DP. That would be great! I haven’t been to the Fort Dupont Rink in years. It would be wonderful to have an ice rink or even a roller skating rink .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn't even know there was a golf course. I haven't gone in Rock Creek since Chandra Levy was found --a woman

Well, that’s your choice.

Yes, it is. I wouldn't never walk or jog there or Glover Archbold alone as a woman, or likely as a man. They found other bodies in Rock Creek while they were searching for Chandra (who they found eventually).

Yes but you’ve never gone on a walk or hike with another person?

Does anyone who doesn;t drive use Rock Creek? I'm from DC and I've only gone to that little book a BBQ area on the side for school events. I've never gone "in". How do you get to the golf course and horse stables and walking trails without a car? I'm from DC. Maybe my parents took me? Can't really remember. For me it's a nice lung for the city, like central park. I like looking down at the trees from bridges. It makes getting across town inconvenient. It's not a park I use. I use other parks way more; that's why I worry when development encroaches on the smaller, more accessible green spaces. But sure, I'm glad it's there. Again, I don't use it and I wouldn't feel safe walking most parts alone. And no, I've not walked or hiked Rock Creek with anyone else. Is this a thing?

Yes. Have you checked the bus routes? I’ve often walked from 16th Street, or from the crosstown bus on Military road.