Trump administration clears debris and hazardous trees at East Potomac Park

Washington, DC’s East Potomac Park is undergoing a major cleanup led by the National Park Service, removing accumulated debris such as pallets, broken equipment, trash cans and large barrels. Failing fences and fence posts have been replaced, and dangerous, dead or dying trees were felled to reduce safety risks and enhance the park’s appearance. Officials highlighted that the removal of invasive species and overgrowth will make it easier to inspect and preserve the seawall and other infrastructure.

The park, which offers a golf course, pool, tennis courts and river-side trails, had fallen into disrepair around 2015, according to one outlet radio station WAMU. This effort is part of President Donald Trump’s wider initiative to revitalize the capital, which also includes work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the fountains at Meridian Hill Park, and the transformation of Union Station from a homeless encampment into a modern transportation hub.