Franklin Square Park

Originally a city block, Franklin Square was the site of several natural springs , and the government purchased the property and by 1832 installed pipes to carry water to the White House and Executive

Great place to grab a seat, read a book or munch on your lunch . There's plenty of park benches and lawn space to sit but NEVER feed the pigeons or they'll chase you for the rest of your lunch

Java Cove DC serve delicious Beef Rendang and Chicken curry . With Regular menu Chicken satay , Spring roll ,Oriental Veggie and Corn Fritters .

Franklin stands as one of the largest downtown plots to remain open space since mapped by L’Enfant in 1791. Natural springs here once supplied water to the White House . New dev plans are in the works. Read more

There's always a great lunchtime scene. There's no reason not to picnic every weekday, weather permitting.

Frequent food truck stop for weekday lunches ; at McPherson Metro Station ; major bus transfer point. Park is often covered with litter; would be pleasant if not for trash.

Also a much better option for getting up to Columbia Heights vs. Green line any day: quicker, faster, cheaper.

Food trucks congregate on the east side of the park weekdays for lunch .

Watch out for the squirrels . They have devil eyes and will steal your lunch if given the opportunity. They have no fear.

It was great.. We blessed God for allowing us to go out in the community and do his work to bless other's..

Across 13th Street is the historic Franklin School, scene of Alexander Graham Bell's first wireless message, sent over a beam of light to a building at 1325 L Street, June 3, 1880. Read more

Donovan House concierge Clay recommends coming here for the food trucks . His top three: Sauca, Lobster Truck , and SOL Mexican Grill.

Enjoy DC's ugliest park , which seems to have never recovered from Occupy DC.

Try the food trucks during weekday lunch .

The trees .

It was great.. we blessed God for this day which he had made for us to be

Great hangout spot during your lunch break...grab a bench and enjoy. Read more

14k restaurant happy hour everyday 4 to 9

Cajunator food truck for lunch ... shrimp PO boy was amazing

Don't walk through the park at night unless you want to see people performing auto-fellatio.

The rats are very friendly !

Lovely reading spot! Lots of shade...

Food trucks !

Watching the Nam Knights go by with Respect and Honor.

This park makes me sad.

Completely overrun with homeless people

Watch out for the turdburglars at night

Sauca truck is great! Try Pork Bah Mi flatbread .

A lot of homeless people come here.. will ask for money regularly..

The park needs some TLC.

A lot of homeless people frequent this particular park .

Be wary of the water fountains , I've seen them used as a washing machine.

This park would be so nice if it wasn't full of trash and crazy people.

Starbucks located in hamilton hotel on 14th just past k st

Post Hunt with blondes without borders

Birds shitting everywhere

Squirrel nation

Sauca truck every Friday for lunch

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