Friends of Trinidad Parks

Photo of alley lot as of January 2023 and site of potential Trinidad Alley Park.

Google Maps aerial photo of neighborhood and potential park site June 2022.

Formalized in March 2023, Friends of Trinidad Parks is an action-oriented, non-profit organization dedicated to creating green spaces that promote inclusive, safe, and healthy recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the Trinidad community. The group is composed of volunteer community members who contribute either time or resources to advocating for, beautifying, and maintaining public spaces in Trinidad.

Alley Park Behind Trinidad Ave/Penn St NE

An abandoned PEPCO substation was recently demolished in the alley behind Trinidad Ave/Penn St NE. Friends of Trinidad Parks is working with local representatives and local non-profits to advocate the 5800sq ft lot be converted into a low-maintenance, community-accessible green space for all of the neighbourhood to enjoy.

There are many advantages to bringing more green spaces to the neighborhood including:

Creates a new accessible space where neighbors can socialize and enjoy the outdoors
Allows the neighborhood more ownership over communal spaces
Reduces the potential for overcrowding and noise due to new construction in a tight alleyway
Helps keep temperatures low in summer with more tree coverage
Reduces risk of flooding with the help of more greenery

Please consider signing the form below to show your support, and add your contact information if you would like to be kept informed on any updates.

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Any donations will be used to further our mission to advocate for and create green spaces and public parks in the Trinidad neighborhood.

We are a project of Green Spaces for DC, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to advancing the quality of parks and green spaces in the District of Columbia. Green Spaces for DC serves as the fiscal sponsor for Friends of Trinidad Parks.