Our park improvement efforts

Kingsman Bark is a volunteer-run nonprofit that grew out of the group formerly known as Capitol Hill Hounds. We're a community-led group of neighbors who believe every human and their furry friend deserve a space to run and play. We're recognized by DPR as the official "Friends of" park partner, which means we're responsible for stewarding the park, advocating for it, and raising the funds to maintain it.

More than four years ago, we worked with neighbors, ANC leadership, and Councilmember Charles Allen to secure $1.25 million in city funding for the park's renovation. That renovation is now nearly complete, and the park reopened in July 2026.

DPR and DGS carried out a plan to improve drainage and install a new engineered wood fiber (EWF) ground cover for the dog park, along with enhancements to the basketball courts, and a new pickleball court. The completed work also includes repairs to fencing, new gates, additional signage, new trash and recycling receptacles, new water fountains, an additional shade structure, and a dog washing station. A few final touches are still underway, so please be mindful of the damage to the entry pathway and that the dog washing station fountain is not fully operational.

If you notice anything that is wrong or not working, please let us know by sending a message to kingsmanbark@gmail.com.

For additional information about the project, please visit:
https://dgs.dc.gov/page/kingsman-field-basketball-courts-and-dog-park

How you can help now

Now that the renovation project is complete, we need help caring for the park on an ongoing basis. While you are in the park, take a few moments to help with ongoing maintenance.