Washington Parks and People

Washington Parks & People, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, is the capital’s hub for activating public lands & waters for broad community revitalization – through partnership, innovation, discovery, and workforce development. Our mission is to grow city-wide park-based community health & vitality by nurturing innovation & partnerships.

We lead greening initiatives across the city — massive land reclamation, native reforestation, watershed restoration, public health and fitness programming, urban agriculture, and green job training — to help revitalize our parks and work for justice alongside our local communities.
https://washingtonparks.net/
(202) 462 - 7275   

Heart & Soul

Washington Parks & People’s Heart & Soul program aims to educate people about the benefits of healthy living habits for ourselves and our environment. We promote city-wide park-based health and learni...
(202) 462-7275; (202) 398-7275
  • 601 Division Avenue NE Washington DC 20019
  • 5000 Block Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE Washington DC 20019
Service Category: Food Education
Service Eligibility: Health Conditions

DC Green Corps Training Program

The DC Green Corps training program is an umbrella for citywide service & entry level workforce development in urban forestry, storm water mitigation, green infrastructure, urban agriculture & related...
(202) 398-7275
  • 5000 Block Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE Washington DC 20019
Service Category: Work

Community Harvest

The Community Harvest program provides demonstration opportunities for public land reclamation, green planning and design, job training, volunteer support, and advocacy for community greening efforts.
(202) 462-7275
  • 3321 11th St NW Washington DC 20010
  • 5000 Block Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE Washington DC 20019
Service Category: Food Work Education

Education, Outreach & ParkArts

DC residents learn and experience the value of parks for community health and vitality. Youth and adults of all ages explore our greenways and blueways through expeditionary learning and outdoor educa...
(202) 462-7275
  • 2437 15th St. NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category: Education
Riverside Healthy Living Center
601 Division Avenue NE Washington DC 20019
(202) 398-7275
North Columbia Heights Green
3321 11th St NW Washington DC 20010
(202) 462-7275
Marvin Gaye Greening Center
5000 Block Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE Washington DC 20019
(202) 462-7275
Josephine Butler Parks Center
2437 15th St. NW Washington DC 20009
(202) 462-7275