During Black History Month, Mayor Bowser Honors Legacy of Frederick Douglass at Groundbreaking of Douglass Community Center in Ward 8
Date Released:
Thu, 02/19/2026
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the Department of General Services (DGS), the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and Ward 8 residents to break ground on the new Douglass Community Center, marking the latest milestone in an 11-year commitment to delivering modern, world-class recreation facilities in all eight wards.



