District of ColumbiaCouncil would approve transferring control of land at Francis Park
The Council would approve transferring management of about 222,294 square feet at Francis Park from the National Park Service to D.C.
What it does
The Council would approve transferring management of parts of Francis Park from the National Park Service to D.C. The athletic field south of Francis Dog Park would remain under federal management.
Argument forGiving D.C. management authority could help its agencies coordinate planned court repairs and park upgrades for residents and students.
Argument againstD.C. could face major repair needs beyond current funding, leaving park users waiting for some improvements after the transfer.
More detail
The Council would approve transferring land management from the National Park Service to D.C. The roughly 222,294-square-foot site includes recreation space north of John Francis Education Campus but excludes the athletic field south of Francis Dog Park. The land would stay in recreational use. D.C. already operates some covered facilities, including the pool and dog park. If adopted, the resolution would take effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 20Approved with Resolution Number R26-0532Latest
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 20Final Reading, CCMinor
- Oct 20Committee Mark-up of PR26-0581 by the Committee of the Whole
- Oct 2Public Hearing on PR26-0581
- Sep 4Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 1Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Mar 31Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Mar 27Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0581 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Mar 18PR26-0581 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
- Oct 20Approved with Resolution Number R26-0532Latest
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