DPR - Fort Stanton Cache Traditional Cache
FrancisScottKey: Unfortunately the owner did not respond to the previous note so this is being archived. Should the owner decide to repair/replace this and have it unarchived, it can be done as long as it still conforms to the guidelines.
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FrancisScottKey
Volunteer Cache Reviewer
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This is a part of the Fort Circle Parks series of caches placed by the District of Columbia’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), to bring attention to the six Fort Circle Parks that are managed by DC DPR. There are an additional 11 Fort Circle Parks managed by the National Parks Services. For more information go to http://www.americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/trailNRT/FortCircle-DC.html.
Fort Stanton was a Civil War-era fortification constructed in the hills above Anacostia in the District of Columbia, and was intended to prevent Confederate artillery from threatening the Washington Navy Yard. It also guarded the approach to the bridge that connected Anacostia (then known as Uniontown) with Washington. Built in 1861, the fort was expanded throughout the war. Following the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, it was dismantled and the land returned to its original owner. It never saw combat. Abandoned after the war, the site of the fort was planned to be part of a grand "Fort Circle" park system encircling the city of Washington, though this system of interconnected parks never was fully implemented. (Source: Wikipedia) Today the Fort Stanton Community Center is an outdoor escape located in Ward 8 in the heart of the Anacostia neighborhood. The site has a “Fort” Playground Theme, an outdoor pool and programs offered throughout the year that include zumba, yoga, crocheting and line dancing. In addition, visiting the Fort Stanton Community Center will provide the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum which is adjacent to the building on Erie Street! If outdoor activities are your thing, Fort Stanton is the Center for you! Amenities • Indoors -- Computer Lab, Fitness center, Gymnasium / Indoor Basketball Court, Multi-purpose rooms • Outdoors -- Baseball Field - 90' Diamond, Community garden, Multi-purpose outdoor field with baseball diamond, Outdoor pool, Outdoor basketball courts, Outdoor chess/checker tables Access to recreation center and pool is free to all District residents. For more information, please go to https://dpr.dc.gov/page/fort-stanton-recreation-center. Please note that GeoCachers must abide by all DC DPR rules, regulations and other restrictions. Night caching is expressly forbidden. The cache is not located in the playground; please avoid. Parking is available. BYOP. Please rehide the cache as found. There are a number of kid friendly SWAG items in the cache, but please remember that if you take something, you must leave something of equal or greater value. There is a FTF GeoCoin for the first to find the cache. CONGRATULATIONS TO UNUSUALSUSPECT FOR BEING FTF!!!
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