Anonymous wrote:With all the taxes we pay to live here.

The homeless people will take over and it won't be useable

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Anonymous wrote:Why don't the people that live in DC take care of our public parks the same way the people in that community take care of that park?

You know why.

No, I don’t know why. All of the parks in DC seem to suffer the same wear & tear as other parks. People in more affluent areas (like Sherwood Rec Center and Garfield Park) are likely more able to advocate for repairs and upkeep.

You know exactly why. What’s different about DC than some ultra rich and majority white/asian part of California?

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Anonymous wrote:Why don't the people that live in DC take care of our public parks the same way the people in that community take care of that park?

You know why.

No, I don’t know why. All of the parks in DC seem to suffer the same wear & tear as other parks. People in more affluent areas (like Sherwood Rec Center and Garfield Park) are likely more able to advocate for repairs and upkeep.

You know exactly why. What’s different about DC than some ultra rich and majority white/asian part of California?

Anonymous wrote:I believe Hadley's park (Rockville) was also dreamed up by a parent and Hadley is the child. It's a great and inclusive space- not as large as the one in the video, but certainly nice enough.

Yep! Hadley Kramm-- we grew up in the same neighborhood. Her mom Shelley led the charge to get that park built for Hadley; she has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. It was the first of its kind in MD and one of the first handful in the US, I think. The first kids to play on it are well into their 30s now, so it may not be the most up to date, but I love that it's still around and kids still get to enjoy it.

Her dad Kenny also invented a flavor additive for prescription drugs for special needs kids that's now very widely available.

I think of her parents whenever I see someone use that Sarah Ruhl quote, "he loved her to the point of invention."

^I am sorry, I meant Turkey Thicket. Takoma is on my mind because I was thinking of my youth. The above is what is located at the Turkey Thicket and Langdon playgrounds and rec centers. Takoma speaks for itself since a lot of people cross the border and come into the city to use the facilities.

Anonymous wrote:Who cares about the young when you can support the mentally ill living in parks?

I cannot speak about other parks in the city, but the parks near me do not have what you describe. Kids, teenagers, and the elderly all have their spaces and enjoy the Langdon and Takoma Parks. There are sandboxes, swimming pools, baby water parks, swings, children's playground equipment, basketball and tennis courts, baseball/soccer fields along with indoor activities such as ping pong, board games and more.

Anonymous wrote:With all the taxes we pay to live here.

Lack of space.

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Anonymous wrote:Why don't the people that live in DC take care of our public parks the same way the people in that community take care of that park?

You know why.

No, I don’t know why. All of the parks in DC seem to suffer the same wear & tear as other parks. People in more affluent areas (like Sherwood Rec Center and Garfield Park) are likely more able to advocate for repairs and upkeep.

Anonymous wrote:Why don't the people that live in DC take care of our public parks the same way the people in that community take care of that park?

You know why.

I believe Hadley's park (Rockville) was also dreamed up by a parent and Hadley is the child. It's a great and inclusive space- not as large as the one in the video, but certainly nice enough.

Blandair playground in Columbia is also awesome. Its a bit further out but there is a Wegmans nearby so a nice excuse to go there too!

Clemejontri was a cool novelty when DCs were small but so sprawling that we lost them for awhile multiple times there and SO hot given the zero shade.

I’ve been to this playground with my kids. It’s nice, but nothing spectacular. Just like a DC playground something (I can’t remember what) was broken, some kid was throwing a tantrum, and there wasn’t enough shade. And I would say on average DC has better playgrounds than Palo Alto. And much better spray parks.

Stokholm, on the other hand, had spectacular playgrounds (and staffed at that). And London had amazing playgrounds that my kids still rave about. My dream for DC is a playground with a cafe attached right next to it. But I’ve long since let that go.