Powell Elementary School
1350 Upshur St, NW, Washington, DC 20011
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OWNER: DC Public Schools
CONTACT: (202) 671-6270
Hours: The park is closed to the public.
GENERAL INFO:
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: This park appears to have no public access. I confirmed this with the school staff, who said it was closed during the school day, and remained locked overnight. It is directly across the street from the Upshur Rec Center and Swimming Facility which has ex
GETTING THERE:
Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train
lBus Route: 60 at Upshur and 9th Streets. 0.4 miles. Walk west on Upshur to the park | 52, 53 at 14th and Upshur Streets. Located across the adjacent to the park.
sTrain Line and Stop: Georgia Avenue Petworth on Green and Yellow lines. 0.53 miles. Walk north on Georgia Avenue, then take a left on Upshur Street to the school.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Outdoor Basketball Court, Open Space
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Seating, Picnic Tables
Playground Shade: Some
Playground Surface Type: Asphalt
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Have a picnic
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Little or None
