A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that
President Trump's plan to redesign a municipal golf course in Washington, D.C. has sparked concern among local residents and activists. The project threatens to close a popular public park and recreational area, potentially removing access to waterfront trails and picnic spaces.
Why it matters
The conflict illustrates the tension between federal executive authority and local community access to public urban spaces.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump's express wish to take over the East Potomac Golf Links has thrust a municipal D.C. golf course into the national spotlight. But locals rely on that area for much more than golfing — and worry the district could lose an invaluable recreational oasis.
The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter. Runners use the wide, flat road to train; it's even a fixture of several major race courses, including the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.
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