Have you ever wondered how to become involved in recreational activities or how to obtain a permit to use a field on the National Mall? If so, there is a new citizens-based non-profit called The National Mall Conservancy that can answer all your questions about recreational activities on the Mall. The Conservancy is sponsored by the National Coalition to Save Our Mall and inspired by The New York Central Park Conservancy. The organization will provide educational and cultural programs on the Mall to make it a more welcoming, urban park and increase its value to the city.

If you would like a copy of the Conservancy’s publication, “The Citizens Guide to Recreation and Sports on the National Mall”, you can visit their website at to request your own personal copy. If you have any further questions or comments about the Conservancy, you can also e-mail them to find out more. We look forward to working with the organization in the future to insure the best possible recreational opportunities to the citizens of the District of Columbia.