Comments on: Concern over Stead Park renovation plan

By: keb

keb — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:56:31 +0000

I didn’t interpret Jack Jacobson’s quote as self-interested. The fact is that Stead field is often empty on most weekdays before 4 p.m. which is a waste given the limited green space in the city. Plans to add a range of activities that would appeal to a broad range of the community (young, old, families etc. ) while still preserving most of the field space are a good thing, in my opinion.

By: Steven Mandurano

Steven Mandurano — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 02:48:23 +0000

I think that we all can agree on three things: (1.) space is limited in DC; (2.) limited funds should be used to enhance the field; and (3.) presently, neither the city nor Friends of Stead Park (or whomever wants to take responsibility) is doing an adequate job at maintaining the field, fence, structures within, access/entry points, etc., which is why I find it funny that, “out of the blue”, Friends of Stead Park suddenly have an interest in maintaining the space. Why now? Why not the last 40 years? If Friends of Stead Park, and/or DC Parks and Rec cannot effectively maintain the endowed property in its current state, characterized as “bare bones”, how are they going to maintain it in such a lavished upgraded state? Let’s be strategic and acknowledge that whilst architectural designs of what Stead Park “could be” all get us excited, limiting usage and not effectively outlining how the new updated space will be maintained is simply not a win-win strategy.

By: Russell Schuerch

Russell Schuerch — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:11:54 +0000

Dear Jack Jacobson.
Your and Idiot. First off, the residences around the field get pissed when the sports teams are too loud, so let’s put in an amphitheater that will make more noise. FAIL! Second, with the growing rate of obesity in the US, let’s take away more sports fields so people will be deterred from being active. FAIL! Third, put in garden plots and picnic tables… seriously? I have yet to see any visually appealing garden plots in a big city and in any place I’ve seen picnic tables, I see un-kept areas, garbage and rodents. Epic FAIL! Granted I’m not a designer, however, there are ways to enhance the look and feel of the park that will allow for trees and areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors, without taking away from the sports teams. These sports raise a lot of money for the community. If you want your garden plots, picnic tables and amphitheaters, then move to the burbs or a someplace with an abundance of green space to live out your golden years.

By: Jeff Salisbury

Jeff Salisbury — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:57:39 +0000

I say we should have a boxing match. Who ever wins between the two opposing sides wins!

By: Steve Scarlata

Steve Scarlata — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:57:30 +0000

not to mention there are plenty of other locations to stick a garden while there are none for an athletic field.

By: Lonnie Walker

Lonnie Walker — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:50:32 +0000

So, because Jack Jacobson does not play kickball or basketball, those that do, over 500 people of the community should lose their place to play. That doesn't sound self-interested at all.