Section 10-A802. POLICIES AND ACTIONS PROS-1 PARK PLANNING AND LAND MANAGEMENT

 

802.1This section of the Element focuses on parks that are owned and operated by the District of Columbia. Policies also express the District’s perspectives on the federally-owned parks that serve city residents. 802.1

 

802.2The District manages an inventory of 359 properties, comprising 917 acres. More than two-thirds of these properties are small open space triangles formed by the intersection of diagonal avenues and the city street grid. The remainder includes 69 recreation center grounds, 50 neighborhood parks, and four large natural areas. 802.2

 

802.3For planning purposes, park activities are usually divided into two categories: active recreation and passive recreation. Active recreation is associated with sports or play activities and requires facilities such as playgrounds, ballfields, tennis courts, and swimming pools. Passive recreation emphasizes the open space aspect of a park and includes activities like hiking and picnicking. In Washington, the presence of District-owned parks and National Parks provides a unique blend of active and passive recreational opportunities. 802.3

 

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