26TH AND I STREETS, NW PLAYGROUND

Project Description:

This project is a full in-kind renovation of the playground and dog park. The project also includes ADA enhancements and modest improvements to the plaza. A water source will be added in phase 2 of the project at a later date.

Project Status:

Spring 2025 Update:
DPR and DGS held a community kickoff meeting on February 6. The current timeline for construction completion is Summer 2025. You may view the presentation for that meeting on this project page under “Presentations”.

Fall 2024 Update:
On Wednesday, November 20, DGS and DPR presented at the ANC2A November meeting with the new proposed design. We discussed a potential retaining wall that would be needed to expand the park; however, the retaining wall is not needed for the current design and will not be included in the current design we are seeking PSC approval for. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this situation. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Winter 2024 Update:
The Department of General Services (DGS) wants to inform you of a recent development that will impact the 26th and I Streets Playground. We have made the decision to terminate contracts with Broughton Construction Company after careful consideration and assessment of their performance. We understand that this will cause the 26th and I Streets Playground project to be delayed; however, our priority remains delivering the highest quality facilities which serve the public’s needs across the District. We are working diligently to assess the situation, explore alternative solutions, and minimize disruptions caused by this change as we move toward a Spring 2024 start date. Our team is committed to keeping you informed about the progress of this project, as well as the steps we are taking to minimize delays and deliver this playground and dog park as swiftly as possible.

Please contact DPR’s Tommie Jones [email protected] or DGS’ John Stokes [email protected] , with any questions, or visit https://dgs.dc.gov/page/26th-and-i-streets-nw-playground for further updates.

Project Details:

Address: 26th and I Streets NW
Ward: 2
DPR Project Manager: Peter Nohrden
DGS Project Manager: Jon Tongco
Project Status: Procurement
Project Delivery: Design-Build
Architect: VIKA Capitol
General Contractor: WKM Solutions
Current Budget: $1,000,000
Start Date: Spring 2025
End Date: Summer 2025
DGS Contact: Charlee Bell

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