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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–139. Public spaces resulting from filling of canals part of park system; exceptions

§ 10–139. Public spaces resulting from filling of canals part of park system; exceptions.
All public spaces resulting from the filling of canals in the original City of Washington, except such portions as are included in the navy yard or in actual use as roadways and sidewalks, and except the portions assigned by law to the District of Columbia for use as a property yard and the location of a sewerage pumping station, respectively, are placed under the jurisdiction of the Director of the National Park Service and shall be laid out as reservations as a part of the park system of the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 633, ch. 223, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-139.
1973 Ed., § 8-145.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–140. Rock Creek Park — Establishment

§ 10–140. Rock Creek Park — Establishment.
The tract of land lying on both sides of Rock Creek, beginning at Klingle Ford Bridge, and running northwardly, following the course of said creek, acquired under the Act of September 27, 1890, Chapter 1001, shall be perpetually dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasure ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States, to be known by the name of Rock Creek Park.
(Sept. 27, 1890, 26 Stat. 492, ch. 1001, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-140.
1973 Ed., § 8-146.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-142.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–141. Rock Creek Park — Area

§ 10–141. Rock Creek Park — Area.
The total area of lands finally to be acquired for said parkway shall not exceed the area and parcels described and delineated on map numbered 2, contained in House Document Numbered 1114 of the 64th Congress, First Session.
(July 1, 1916, 39 Stat. 282, ch. 209, § 1; Mar. 4, 1921, 41 Stat. 1382, ch. 161, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-141.
1973 Ed., § 8-147.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-154.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–142. Rock Creek Park — Control; duties of Director; regulations

§ 10–142. Rock Creek Park — Control; duties of Director; regulations.
The public park authorized and established by § 10-140 shall be a part of the park system of the District of Columbia, defined by § 10-104 and shall be under the control of the Director of the National Park Service, whose duty it shall be, as soon as practicable, to lay out and prepare roadways and bridle paths, to be used for driving and for horseback riding, respectively, and footways for pedestrians; and whose duty it shall also be to make and publish such regulations as he deems necessary and proper for the care and management of the same. Such regulations shall provide for the preservation from injury or spoilation of all timber, animals, or curiosities within said park, and their retention in their natural condition, as nearly as possible.
(Sept. 27, 1890, 26 Stat. 495, ch. 1001, § 7; July 1, 1918, 40 Stat. 650, ch. 113, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-142.
1973 Ed., § 8-148.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–144. Rock Creek Park — Acceptance of dedicated property authorized

§ 10–144. Rock Creek Park — Acceptance of dedicated property authorized.
The Director of the National Park Service is authorized to accept dedications of land for the purpose of adding to Rock Creek Park, without expense to the United States or the District of Columbia, and such land, when accepted, shall become a part of said park and be under the jurisdiction of the said Director.
(Apr. 27, 1904, 33 Stat. 376, ch. 1628.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-144.
1973 Ed., § 8-150.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–146. Piney Branch Parkway

§ 10–146. Piney Branch Parkway.
The Piney Branch Parkway is made a part of the park system of the District of Columbia defined by § 10-104.
(July 1, 1918, 40 Stat. 650, ch. 113, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-146.
1973 Ed., § 8-152.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–147. Potomac Park — Establishment

§ 10–147. Potomac Park — Establishment.
The entire reclaimed area formerly known as the Potomac Flats, together with the tidal reservoirs, are made and declared a public park, under the name of the Potomac Park, and to be forever held and used as a park for the recreation and pleasure of the people.
(Mar. 3, 1897, 29 Stat. 624, ch. 375.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-147.
1973 Ed., § 8-153.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 10-150.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–148. Potomac Park — Control

§ 10–148. Potomac Park — Control.
The Potomac Park is made a part of the park system of the District of Columbia under the exclusive charge and control of the Director of the National Park Service and subject to the provisions of § 10-137.
(Aug. 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 634, ch. 223, § 1, par. 8.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-148.
1973 Ed., § 8-154.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–149. Potomac Park — Restriction on construction of lagoon, etc., or speedway

§ 10–149. Potomac Park — Restriction on construction of lagoon, etc., or speedway.
No part of any money appropriated in any act shall be expended for or toward the construction of any lagoon, or other artificial body of water, or speedway, on any portion of said Park unless specifically authorized by Congress.
(Aug. 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 634, ch. 223, § 1, par. 10.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-149.
1973 Ed., § 8-155.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–150. Potomac Park — Temporary occupancy by Department of Agriculture

§ 10–150. Potomac Park — Temporary occupancy by Department of Agriculture.
The Director of the National Park Service is authorized to grant permission to the Department of Agriculture for the temporary occupation of such area or areas of Potomac Park, not exceeding a total of 75 acres in extent, as may not be needed in any one season for the reclamation or park improvement, the said areas to be used by the Department of Agriculture as testing grounds; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to change the essential character of the lands so used, which lands shall continue to be a public park, as provided in § 10-147; and provided further, that said area or areas shall be vacated by the Department of Agriculture at the close of any season upon the request of the said Director; and provided further, that the entire Park shall remain under the charge of the said Director.
(Mar. 3, 1899, 30 Stat. 1378, ch. 458, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-150.
1973 Ed., § 8-156.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–151. Potomac Park — Licenses for boathouses on banks of tidal reservoir

§ 10–151. Potomac Park — Licenses for boathouses on banks of tidal reservoir.
Licenses may be granted for the erection of boathouses along the banks of the tidal reservoir on the Potomac River fronting Potomac Park, under regulations to be prescribed by the Director of the National Park Service, and all such licenses granted under this authority shall be revocable, without compensation, by the Secretary of the Army.
(May 27, 1908, 35 Stat. 355, ch. 200, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-151.
1973 Ed., § 8-157.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–153. Parkway connecting Potomac Park with Zoological and Rock Creek Parks — Taking lines authorized to be extended

§ 10–153. Parkway connecting Potomac Park with Zoological and Rock Creek Parks — Taking lines authorized to be extended.
The authority of the commission created by § 10-152 is extended to include the acquisition of such additional lands and premises lying adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the taking lines as shown on the map on file in the Office of the Executive and Disbursing Officer and known as the map of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway (in 4 sheets) dated May, 1923, as may in its discretion, subject to the approval of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, be necessary for the best development of the connecting parkway between Rock Creek Park, the Zoological Park, and Potomac Park; provided, that the total sum expended for lands needed for this parkway shall not exceed that authorized by § 10-152, and amended by the Second Deficiency Act of May 5, 1926; provided further, that the commission may exclude such lands and premises, not owned by the United States on March 2, 1929, but within the taking lines heretofore authorized for the said Parkway, as may in its discretion, and upon the advice of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, be found not to be desirable or necessary for the connecting parkway.
(Mar. 2, 1929, 45 Stat. 1523, ch. 542.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-153.
1973 Ed., § 8-159.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–154. Connecting parkway to be part of park system

§ 10–154. Connecting parkway to be part of park system.
When the lands authorized to be purchased pursuant to §§ 10-141 and 10-152, for a connecting parkway between Potomac Park, the Zoological Park, and Rock Creek Park, shall have been acquired, said lands shall be a part of the park system of the District of Columbia subject to the provisions of § 10-104.
(July 1, 1916, 39 Stat. 282, ch. 209.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-154.
1973 Ed., § 8-160.
Editor's Notes
Acquisition of land authorized: Act of February 28, 1923, 42 Stat. 1366, ch. 148, provided authorization for the acquisition of certain land described in that Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–155. Anacostia Park

§ 10–155. Anacostia Park.
The entire area of the Anacostia River and Flats reclaimed and to be reclaimed from the mouth of the river to the District line is made and declared a part of the park system of the District of Columbia and designated Anacostia Park.
(Aug. 31, 1918, 40 Stat. 950, ch. 164, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-155.
1973 Ed., § 8-161.
Editor's Notes
Tree nursery: Act of May 7, 1926, 44 Stat. 405, ch. 251, transferred to the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia a certain portion of Anacostia Park for use as a tree nursery.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–156. Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground — Acceptance of land authorized

§ 10–156. Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground — Acceptance of land authorized.
The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to accept the land lying along Foundry Branch between Massachusetts Avenue and Reservoir Street, dedicated by Charles C. Glover for park purposes, and containing approximately seventy-seven and one-half acres, as more accurately shown on map number 1003, filed in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, which tract of land shall be known as “The Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground”; and the Council is further authorized to accept any dedications of additional land contiguous to this tract for park purposes.
(June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 464, ch. 271, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-156.
1973 Ed., § 8-162.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402 (184) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–157. Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground — Part of park system

§ 10–157. Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground — Part of park system.
The Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground and additions thereto, when acquired, shall become a part of the park system of the District of Columbia.
(June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 464, ch. 271, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-157.
1973 Ed., § 8-163.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–158. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Maintenance, administration and development

§ 10–158. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Maintenance, administration and development.
The island, known as Theodore Roosevelt Island, shall be maintained and administered by the Director of the National Park Service as a natural park for the recreation and enjoyment of the public; provided, that no general plan for the development of the island be adopted without the approval of the Theodore Roosevelt Association; and so long as this Association remains in existence, no development, inconsistent with this plan, be executed without the Association’s consent.
(May 21, 1932, 47 Stat. 163, ch. 200, § 1; Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 1; May 21, 1953, 67 Stat. 27, ch. 63, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-158.
1973 Ed., § 8-164.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–159. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Means of access; appropriations

§ 10–159. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Means of access; appropriations.
The Director of the National Park Service is authorized to provide suitable means of access to and upon the said Theodore Roosevelt Island as appropriations are made available from time to time and subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission; and the appropriations needed for such construction and annually for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the said lands and improvements, are hereby authorized to be made from any funds not otherwise appropriated from the Treasury of the United States.
(May 21, 1932, 47 Stat. 164, ch. 200, § 2; Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-159.
1973 Ed., § 8-165.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
The functions, powers and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission were transferred to the National Capital Planning Commission by the Act of June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 463, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–160. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Structures authorized; appropriations

§ 10–160. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Structures authorized; appropriations.
That the Secretary of the Interior shall erect on Theodore Roosevelt Island such monument or memorial to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt, and related structures, as may be approved by the living children of Theodore Roosevelt, the Theodore Roosevelt Association, the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the National Capital Planning Commission. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(May 21, 1932, 47 Stat. 164, ch. 200, § 3; Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 1; May 21, 1953, 67 Stat. 27, ch. 63, § 2; Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 904, Pub. L. 86-764.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-160.
1973 Ed., § 8-166.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–161. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Designation

§ 10–161. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Designation.
In all public documents, records, and maps of the United States in which such island is designated or referred to it shall be designated as “Theodore Roosevelt Island.”
(Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-161.
1973 Ed., § 8-167.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–162. Public bathing beach authorized

§ 10–162. Public bathing beach authorized.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and permitted to construct a beach and dressing houses upon the east shore of the tidal reservoir against the Washington Monument Grounds, and to maintain the same for the purpose of free public bathing, under such regulations as the Council of the District of Columbia shall deem to be for the public welfare; and the Secretary of the Army is requested to permit such use of the public domain as may be required to accomplish the objects above set forth.
(Sept. 26, 1890, 26 Stat. 490, ch. 949.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-162.
1973 Ed., § 8-168.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(185) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–165. Bathing pools and beaches — Operation; disposition of moneys received

§ 10–165. Bathing pools and beaches — Operation; disposition of moneys received.
The Director of the National Park Service in his discretion, is authorized to operate, through the Public Building Service of the General Services Administration, bathing pools under his jurisdiction, and thereupon there may be deposited in the treasury under the special fund to the credit of said association moneys received for the operation of such pools and be there available for the purposes of said special fund and this shall be a compliance with the provisions of §§ 10-163 and 10-164.
(July 3, 1930, 46 Stat. 1007, ch. 853.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-165.
1973 Ed., § 8-171.
Transfer of Functions
The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–166.01. Park Policy and Programs Division

§ 10–166.01. Park Policy and Programs Division.
(a) There is established the Park Policy and Programs Division (“Division”) within the Department of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of the Division is to improve the parks and park programs to broaden the use and enjoyment of the parks to enhance the quality-of-life of residents of, and visitors to, the District.
(b) The Division shall be administered by a Chief Park Policy and Programs Officer who shall:
(1) Have authority over its functions and personnel;
(2) Staff, as necessary, the programs and activities of the Division;
(3) Establish a small parks improvement program, which shall:
(A) Categorize, prioritize, and develop systems, options, and processes for pocket-park improvements and long-term maintenance, including sustainability practices; and
(B) In conjunction with the Partnerships & Development divisions, develop partnerships with community-based organizations and Friends groups to assist in small parks improvements, programming, and maintenance;
(4) Establish a community gardens program, which shall:
(A) Support the Mayor’s Sustainable DC initiative to provide healthy, affordable food, by:
(i) Developing standards for community gardens;
(ii) Identifying suitable parcels of land for community gardens; and
(iii) Assisting community groups to implement community gardens; and
(B) Repealed.
(5) In conjunction with the Operations Division, prioritize park improvement projects in the capital improvement program;
(6) In conjunction with the Office of Planning, coordinate the implementation of the District’s responsibilities regarding the park elements of the Capital Space Plan, as adopted by the National Capital Planning Commission on April 1, 2010;
(7) In conjunction with the Department of General Services, inventory all real property park assets under the control of the District; and
(8) Coordinate appropriate government agencies, as needed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-209, § 2a; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5082, 59 DCR 8025; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 6094, 66 DCR 8621.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 added this section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6094 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6094 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–167. Crispus Attucks Park indemnification. [Not funded]

§ 10–167. Crispus Attucks Park indemnification. [Not funded]
[Not funded].
Editor's Notes
Section 2(c) of D.C. Law 16-202 provided that this section shall be subject to the availability of appropriations.
The Budget Director of the Council of the District of Columbia has determined, as of February 15, 2012, that the fiscal effect of Law 16-202 has not been included in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore, the provisions of this section, enacted by Law 16-202, are not in effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › § 10–168. Moratorium on crumb rubber artificial turf

§ 10–168. Moratorium on crumb rubber artificial turf.
Beginning on the December 13, 2017, there shall be a moratorium on the installation or construction of any synthetic turf fields made from crumb rubber or other materials made from recycled tires on property owned or leased by the District.
(Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 6092, 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 6092 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 6092 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1A - Safe Fields and Playgrounds › § 10–171.01. Definitions

§ 10–171.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "ASTM International" means the organization formerly know as the American Society for Testing and Materials that develops technical standards for certain materials, products, systems, and services.
(2) "Construction project" means any construction, resurfacing, renovation, equipment replacement, or other similar activity with a contract value greater than $10,000 at a public recreational space.
(3) "DGS" means the Department of General Services.
(4) "DPR" means the Department of Park and Recreation.
(5) "DCPS" means the District of Columbia Public Schools.
(6) "G-max test" means any method for measuring the shock-attenuation performance of a field or sport surface.
(7) "Improvement" means any installed or constructed surface or structure at a public recreational space.
(8) "Public recreational space" means a park, dog park, playground, spray park, athletic field, or other space used for recreational activities that is owned or maintained by the District.
(9) "Public Recreational Space Master List" means a master list of all public recreational spaces in the District.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-293, § 2, 66 DCR 1701.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1A - Safe Fields and Playgrounds › § 10–171.02. Public Recreational Space Master List

§ 10–171.02. Public Recreational Space Master List.
(a) By June 1, 2019, DGS, with assistance from DPR and DCPS, shall:
(1) Create the Public Recreational Space Master List, which shall include for each public recreational space:
(A) The address of the public recreational space;
(B) The District agency or agencies that own or maintain the public recreational space;
(C) A list of the synthetic materials of which any improvements to the public recreational space are composed;
(D) The date of installation or construction of any improvements to the public recreational space;
(E) The natural life, according to manufacturer specifications or, where the manufacturer specifications are not available, industry standards, of any improvements to the public recreational space;
(F) The results of tests conducted pursuant to § 10-171.04; and
(G) The anticipated date of the next tests to be conducted pursuant to § 10-171.04 at the public recreational space; and
(2) Publish the Public Recreational Space Master List on the DGS website.
(b) DGS shall update the Public Recreational Space Master List within 30 days after the completion of a construction project or receipt of final results from testing at a public recreational space conducted pursuant to § 10-171.04.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-293, § 3, 66 DCR 1701.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1A - Safe Fields and Playgrounds › § 10–171.05. Study of unsafe surface and ambient temperatures at public recreational spaces

§ 10–171.05. Study of unsafe surface and ambient temperatures at public recreational spaces.
Within one year after April 11, 2019, DGS shall transmit to the Council a study on methods for testing of surfaces in public recreational spaces for unsafe surface and ambient temperatures. This study shall include:
(1) Information on the methods available to test the surface and ambient temperature of surfaces composed of synthetic materials, including information on each method's cost and reliability;
(2) A summary of existing research on the health and safety risks posed by particular surface or ambient temperatures on surfaces composed of synthetic materials, including information on any specific temperature threshold that, when exceeded, can create a health and safety risk to individuals using the turf surface; and
(3) A summary of steps that DGS and other District agencies would need to take to implement a protocol to test the District's public recreational spaces for unsafe surface and ambient temperatures.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-293, § 6, 66 DCR 1701.)
Applicability
Section 7133 of D.C. Law 24-167 amended section 7169 of D.C. Law 23-16 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 6 of Law 22-293 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-293: § 7169 of D.C. Law 23-16 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 22-293, is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) delayed applicability of this section, see § 7169 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) delayed applicability of this section, see § 7169 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1A - Safe Fields and Playgrounds › § 10–171.06. Contracting best practices

§ 10–171.06. Contracting best practices.
DGS shall adhere to industry best practices regarding solicitation of and entering into a contract for a construction project in a public recreational space. This shall include prioritizing maintenance contract proposals that would not void existing warranties.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-293, § 7, 66 DCR 1701.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 1A - Safe Fields and Playgrounds › § 10–171.07. No private right of action against the District

§ 10–171.07. No private right of action against the District.
Nothing in this chapter shall create a private right of action against the the District or its officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, successors, and assigns based upon compliance or noncompliance with its provisions. No person or entity may assert any claim or right as a beneficiary or protected class under this section in any civil, criminal, or administrative action against the District.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-293, § 8, 66 DCR 1701.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space › Chapter 2 - Recreation Board › Subchapter I - Membership of the Recreation Board › § 10–201. Creation

§ 10–201. Creation.
There is hereby created in and for the District of Columbia a Recreation Board hereinafter referred to as “the Board.”
(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 261, ch. 265.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 8-201.
1973 Ed., § 8-201.
Editor's Notes
Recreation Board abolished: The Recreation Board, together with the position of Superintendent of Recreation, was abolished and the functions of both the Board and the Superintendent were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1968. Organization Order No. 10, dated June 27, 1968, established a Department of Recreation, under the direction and control of the Commissioner, headed by a Director of Recreation.
Mayor's Orders
Establishment—D.C. Advisory Committee on Recreation & Parks: See Mayor’s Order 90-191, December 13, 1990.