Draft Plan for Public Comment
For the first time in almost forty years, the National Park Service, the Government of the District of Columbia, and the National Capital Planning Commission, looked at Washington's park system comprehensively; however, particular attention was given to parks in city neighborhoods and along the riverfronts. The CapitalSpace plan is emerging at a time when there is increasing attention on urban areas and the role of parks and open spaces play in sustaining resiliency and environmental and community vitality.
- You can find the
FINAL DRAFT PLAN here.
For the Adopted Plan, please go to the FINAL PLAN section of this website.
First Draft Plan, October 27, 2009
A first draft of the plan document was released in October 27, 2009 for public review. The sections of the October 2009 Draft Plan is available below.Overview of CapitalSpace
About Washington's Parks and Open Space
Introduction to the Six Big Ideas and Linking the Fort Circle Parks
Improving Public Schoolyards
Enhancing Urban Natural Areas
Improving Playfields
Enhancing Center City Parks
Transforming Small Parks
Moving the Plan Forward