Bancroft Elementary School

GENERAL INFO:

Overall Size: Between basketball court and football field

Special Features/Comments: There is a nice small soccer field surrounded by a small rubberized synthetic track. The track can be used for running, and small kids use it to learn how to bike. The playgrounds are in good condition with three total areas. Two are located next to the s

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train

lBus Route: H3, H4 at Park Road & 18th Street. 0.1 miles away. Walk north on 18th street to the school. S1, S2, S4 at 16th and West Newton Streets. 0.3 miles away. Walk west on West Newton Street to the school.

sTrain Line and Stop: Columbia Heights Metro stop on Green and Yellow line. 0.59 miles away.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Outdoor Basketball Court, Football/Soccer Field, Athletic Track, Trails, Open Space

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Seating, Drinking Fountains

Playground Shade: Little or None

Playground Surface Type: Synthetic rubberized material

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop

Trail Length: Less than a half mile

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Some