SOUTHEAST—This Thursday, March 21st, at 10:30 am is the ground breaking for the Barry Farm Recreation Center at 1230 Sumner Rd, SE. Mayor Gray will be in attendance with other DC officials to drop the shovels. [DCGov]
ARLINGTON—The Potomac Overlook Regional Park was temporarily going to have more activities available—such as a zipline—but locals didn't want it to become so touristy. Those plans have been scaled back but residents are still banding together to make sure it stays rustic, not entertainment-oriented. [ARLNow]