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[quote=Anonymous]Rosedale Conservancy is a park open to the general public (not just the Cleveland Park neighborhood and not only to members).  Known as Cleveland Park’s village green, Rosedale was established 20 years ago to preserve the grounds (it’s on the National Register of Historic Places) and educate about the property’s history.  Rosedale also sponsors a variety of activities for children and adults, such as the popular Easter egg hunt, pumpkin carving, astronomy nights, community picnics, and concerts. Nearly all of the activities are free, and Rosedale depends on the generosity of its members (membership is open to all) to support the activities and maintain the grounds.

Rosedale also welcomes members to bring dogs but dogs must be registered, vaccinated and wear tags while on the property.  There is an annual fee for dog registration. Dogs with tags are allowed off leash only during certain hours but must be leashed at all other times so that children and others wishing to enjoy the park may do so without encountering off-leash dogs.  However, Rosedale is not a dog park and the conservancy tries hard to balance uses while carrying out its mission to preserve the property.  The number of dogs is limited to prevent excessive damage to the grounds.  Congressional Cemetary, which also allows registered dogs off leash, has a much longer dog waiting list than Rosedale.  It’s worth noting that there is a free and completely fenced DC dog park three blocks from Rosedale that does not limit the number of dogs or require registration.  Rosedale was DC’s first land conservancy.  Tregaron, also in Cleveland Park, was the second.  Tregaron is a spectacular site and is also free and open to the public, but does not allow off leash dogs.[/quote]

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