Washington DC will hold its annual "Feet in the Street" Event on Saturday, October 15, 2011. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service are teaming up to host a car-free event in Fort Dupont Park in Southeast Washington to promote physical activity, green transportation choices, and community spirit.
Fort Dupont is one of the largest parks in Washington, DC with 376 acres to explore. On October 15, the roadways in the park, including Fort Davis Drive and Fort Dupont Drive, will be closed to motor vehicles from 9 am to 3 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to come put their Feet in the Street and run, walk, bike, skate, and play along this 1.6 mile long corridor. There will also be organized activities and programs including:
- a 5k Walk/Run to kickoff the event
- Guided nature hikes
- Rock climbing wall
- Physical fitness classes
- Community garden tours and vegetable gleaning
- Healthy cooking demonstrations
- Face painting
- Free bike rentals courtesy of Bike and Roll
- Demonstration from former Boxing World Champion Marc Johnson
- Capitol Bikeshare test rides and free ride coupons
- Baseball clinic and appearances by Washington Nationals players
- DC Showstoppers will also bring the day to a close with a parade to the Fort Dupont stage for a concert with the "Cops Come Knockin" band
Participants are encouraged to cycle, walk or take transit to the event if possible, but a limited amount of parking will be available at the Fort Dupont Activity Center. Drivers can access the parking from Fort Dupont Drive. The park is also accessible by Metro.
Photo © District Department of Transportation
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