Have your say on the new Development Concept Plan for Shepherd Parkway

Ward 8 Woods (formerly known as the Committee to Restore Shepherd Parkway) has been advocating for improvements to Shepherd Parkway since 2011. Now, National Capital Parks-East is creating new Development Concept Plan for Shepherd Parkway, and there's a critically important public meeting this week. If you care about the future of the park, please attend! Wednesday, July 10  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bellevue Neighborhood Library 115 Atlantic Street SW Washington, DC 20032  In addition, please submit comment online here. The official comment period ends July 26.

Ward 8 Woods is advocating for:    New signage to identify the parkway, interpret its historical and natural significance, and discourage dumping   Hiking trails along the full-length of the Parkway, with connections to adjoining streets and existing trails within Oxon Cove and Oxon Run.   A year-round schedule of free NPS-sponsored public programs such as live music, environmental and historical presentations   Enhanced dumping enforcement in critical areas   NPS support for the removal and control of invasive species