Crispus Attucks Park
A Community Park in Bloomingdale Washington, D.C.
“The Cave Yard.” “The Secret Park.” Whatever you call it, Crispus Attucks Park is a unique space: a hidden 1.06 acre oasis of flowers, trees and grass, stretching the length of a city block and the width of a half-dozen rowhouses. More than 40 years ago, the property looked nothing like it does today. A burned out building and concrete and asphalt surfaces littered with abandoned cars would have greeted a visitor walking down the alley. Neighborhood residents worked together to reclaim the space and transform it into the community gem it is today.
Crispus Attucks Park is named in honor of Crispus Attucks, an African American former slave and the first person to lose his life in the Boston Massacre, heralding the beginning of the American Revolution.
The park is located in the alley complex behind the unit blocks of U and V Sts. NW and the 2000 blocks of First and North Capitol Sts. NW, and is owned and managed by Crispus Attucks Development Corporation (CADC), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), community development organization.
Upcoming events
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Crispus Attucks Park: A History
Thursday, April 25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Park community members In conversation of on the history of Crispus Attucks Park, how It came to be, and what it is today! Bring a blanket, a lawn chair, and some snacks to join your neighbors in conversation to learn more about the history of Crispus Attucks Park!
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Bloomingdale Community Day May 18
May 18 9 am - 3pm
The largest fundraising event for the park and join neighbors for food, musical acts, local vendors, children’s face painting, and most importantly the annual dog show!
Sponsor or volunteer!
Check Us Out!
City Cast DC podcast host Bridgette Todd visited the Park and spoke with our neighbor and Board member Tyrone about the history and charm of the Park! Thanks for visiting us City Cast!
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