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pleasant places to play, but we also
show them that we care about their
development and well-being. This
initiative is also critical as we redefine our play spaces to encourage all
of our residents to get outdoors and
moving. We're designing and building innovative play spaces that are
age-friendly to encourage intergenerational use, designed with our sustainability goals in mind, and focused on
inclusiveness and accessibility.
Why are you such a strong supporter
of D.C.'s park and recreation system?
My childhood in the District has definitely formed my view of our recreation
spaces-after all, I grew up playing in
many of the very spaces that we are now
renovating. But I have also continued to
use the facilities as an adult-most nota-

bly in a DPR softball league-and that
also guides my work. As mayor and as
someone who has worked for most of
my career in advocacy for, and service
delivery to, vulnerable populations in
our city, I am keenly aware of the vital
role that safe, attractive, and convenient
park and recreation facilities can play
in healthy development not only for
youngsters, but also for adults.
We also asked Jesús Aguirre, director,
D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation: In your role as director, how do
you see the mayor supporting parks
and recreation in the city?
Mayor Gray is keenly aware of the
value that parks and recreation brings
to the lives of our residents and visitors. He has a clear vision for building
a truly sustainable Washington, D.C.

In just one generation, the District of
Columbia will be the healthiest, greenest, and most-livable city in the United States. This is bold and ambitious,
and recognizes that the efforts of D.C.
Parks and Recreation are crucial to its
success. As an example, D.C. Parks and
Recreation has the full support of the
Mayor in ensuring that children have
safe and exciting play spaces and residents have access to fresh food through
urban-agriculture initiatives. Mayor
Gray has been an unyielding supporter
of our efforts as we work to improve the
lives of District of Columbia residents
and visitors by providing high-quality
programming that is inclusive, accessible, and results driven.
Interview by Elizabeth Beard
(ebeard@nrpa.org).

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