Our park improvement efforts

As part of our mission to provide a safe space for every dog in the neighborhood, we are working actively with our government representatives to set a plan for a meaningful park update.

While the dog park has provided a place for neighborhood pups of all sizes to socialize and exercise since 2011, the park has fallen into disrepair over the years. Thanks to the dedicated advocacy of many neighbors and our local representatives from the ANC and Council, Kingsman Bark successfully worked with Council Member Charles Allen to secure $1.25 million for a park improvement project.

DPR and DGS have presented a plan that will improve drainage and install a new engineered wood fiber (EWF) ground cover for the dog park, plus offer much needed enhancements throughout the dog park, basketball courts, and adjacent recreational field. The plan includes repairs to fencing, new gates, additional signage, new trash and recycling receptacles, new water fountains, an additional shade structure, and the addition of a dog washing station.

The city and its contractor have entered into the permitting phase and, depending on how long that takes, they are currently expecting construction to occur from September - December 2025. In addition to the dog park being closed, a majority of the field will be closed during construction.

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

To sign up for updates about this project, please visit
http://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder

We look forward to working with our city partners to further engage the community in the coming months.

How you can help now

As Kingsman Bark pushes the project forward with the city, we always need help caring for the park in its current state. While you are in the park, take a few moments to help with ongoing maintenance.