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June 22 | WABA to host four FREE east of the river bike events! [SP]

This Saturday enjoy a free community bike ride to Marvin Gaye Splash Park!

So much happening in June and July! All events are free but many require registration at waba.org/fun.

THIS WEEKEND…


Splash Park Mosey
Saturday June 22nd, 11am
Meet at: Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center
Join WABA and DPR for a relaxed social ride to the Marvin Gaye splash park! Some bicycles and helmets available. waba.org/fun

Ride to the Fields at RFK
Saturday June 22, 4pm
Meet at: Anacostia Dr and Good Hope Rd SE
Have you seen the new playing fields and park space RFK Stadium? Join the the DC Bike Ambassador on this short and fun ride to find out what new things are opening just off one of our favorite trails. waba.org/fun

Anacostia Library Bike Repair Clinic
Saturday June 22nd, 12pm

Meet at: Anacostia Library
Live in Ward 8? Come to the free bike repair clinic and learn how to fix your bike! waba.org/fun


Traffic Safety Site Visit
Saturday June 22, 10am

Meet at: South Capitol and MLK Ave SE
Details here

NEXT WEEKEND AND BEYOND…


Tales and Trails: The Bonus Army at Anacostia
Sunday June 30th, 10am - 1pm

Meet at: Anacostia Dr and Good Hope Rd SE
In 1932, over 30,000 World War I veterans camped at Anacostia Park in peaceful protest for a wartime bonus that ultimately resulted in the G.I. Bill. Join the WABA Trail Ranger team, the National Park Service, and a team of ASL interpreters for a ride around Anacostia Park. waba.org/fun

Lotus Ride Mosey
Saturday July 20th, 11 am
Meet at: Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
Join WABA and DPR for a relaxed social rides to explore some of the gems in Ward 7! Some bicycles and helmets available. waba.org/fun

Tales and Trails: History of Anacostia Park
Saturday August 31st, 10am - 1pm

Meet at: Anacostia Drive and Good Hope Rd SE
Join the WABA Trail Ranger team and National Park Service for a dynamic guided history tour of Anacostia River Trail in Anacostia Park and explore the entire history of the park from the prehistoric era to the present day. Stories of ornithologists, Civil Rights leaders, environmental activists as well as the famous and infamous make this tour one to remember! waba.org/fun