nps.gov - Rock Creek Park - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/rocr News releases from Rock Creek Park. en-us NPS Release of Feasibility Study to Implement Non-Motorized Boathouse Zone along Georgetown Waterfront http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/nps-release-feasibility-study-implement-non-motorized-boathouse-zone-along-georgetown-waterfront.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:53:28 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released the "Feasibility Study to Implement a Non-motorized Boathouse Zone". The study is available for public comment for a period of 30 days. Comments will be taken and added as an appendix to the study. NPS Welcomes New Boathouse Concessioner to Rock Creek Park http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/new-boathouse-concessioner-rocr.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:05:08 EST The National Park Service welcomes Boston Outdoor Recreation, Inc. as the new concessioner to the Key Bridge Boathouse, formerly known as Jack's Boathouse. Rock Creek Park Completes Winter/Spring 2013 Deer Management http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/rock-creek-park-completes-winterspring-2013-deer-mgmt.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:21:06 EST The National Park Service has concluded deer management operations in Rock Creek Park for the winter of 2013. Rock Creek Park to Begin Deer Reduction Operations http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/rocr-begins-deer-reduction-ops.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:10:22 EST Rock Creek Park Superintendent Tara Morrison announced today that several temporary night-time road closures will be in effect for visitor safety during white-tailed deer reduction efforts in the park. From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., March 27-30 the following will be closed when sharpshooting is underway: Beach Drive north of Broad Branch Road, Ross Drive, Wise Road, Grant Road, Sherrill Drive, Joyce Road, Morrow Drive, and Bingham Road, NW.  National Park Service Selects Operator for Georgetown Boat Rental http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/nps-selects-operator-for-gtown-boat-rental.htm Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:11:18 EST The National Park Service has selected B&G Outdoor Recreation, Inc., for a two-year temporary concession contract to provide non-motorized boat rental and storage in Rock Creek Park along the Georgetown waterfront. National Park Service Invites Proposals for Georgetown Boat Rental http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/nps-invites-proposals-for-georgetown-boat-rental.htm Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:46:38 EST National Park Service Invites Proposals for Georgetown Boat Rental: Jack’s Boathouse to operate in the interim. NPS Approves Rock Creek Park Deer Management Plan http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parknews/nps-approves-rock-creek-park-deer-management-plan.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 11:32:42 EST Washington D.C. -- The National Park Service has approved a plan that protects the forests of Rock Creek Park by reducing the park’s deer population through lethal and non-lethal means.