Your neighborhood, too
The interesting stuff starts before downtown.
A park on a former filtration site. A green space hidden inside a city block. A neighborhood story just beyond the door.
19 Channing sits in Stronghold, with Bloomingdale across North Capitol Street. Start close to home, then follow your curiosity.
Across North Capitol Street
Reservoir Park
A new public park with an older story underneath.
Reservoir Park opened in 2024 on the former McMillan Sand Filtration site. The 6.2-acre park and recreation center bring open space, walking paths and places to swim and exercise to the neighborhood.
Make it part of your stay
Walk the grounds, explore the art walk and historic fountain, or check out the fitness center. The park also has a large grass field, playground, spray parks and outdoor fitness equipment.
Planning a swim?
The aquatic center has lap lanes, a learn-to-swim area and zero entry. Pool hours differ from recreation-center hours. Check the current pool schedule and admission requirements before setting off; bring a government-issued photo ID.
Visitor information: DC Department of Parks and Recreation.
Photo: David Monack · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display cropped to fit
Inside a Bloomingdale block
Crispus Attucks Park
The neighborhood's hidden green space.
A 1.06-acre pocket of flowers, trees and grass, tucked behind the houses rather than along a busy street. The park is privately owned and maintained by a community nonprofit, and welcomes the public under its posted rules.
First Street and North Capitol StreetWalking directions ↗
A quiet place to pause
Bring a book, enjoy the gardens, or make it a stop during a walk through Bloomingdale.
Before you visit
Posted park hours: 5 AM-10 PM. Keep dogs leashed and take all trash and dog waste with you. No alcohol, open flames or amplified music. Follow the park's current rules.
Visitor information: Crispus Attucks Development Corporation. Photo date not supplied; appearance may vary.
Beyond the end of Channing Street
Glenwood Cemetery
Our neighbor was here before the neighborhood.
Glenwood is part of the story of Stronghold itself: its boundaries helped shape the neighborhood's streets, and its grounds hold stories that reach well beyond them.
One belongs to Constantino Brumidi, the artist whose Apotheosis of Washington fills the canopy of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. His grave is pictured here, close to Channing Street.
Visit respectfully
This is an active cemetery. Use an authorized entrance, observe posted access hours, and give services and visitors their space. The end of Channing Street is a boundary, not a promise of public access.
Historical context: the 19 Channing history booklet.
Keep exploring
Small streets.
Plenty to discover.
Read the neighborhood
Start with the house, follow the alley story, and discover how Stronghold got its name.
Our Story ↗Bloomingdale & beyondFind a favorite table
Browse our Food Guide for visit photos, full reviews, addresses and directions.
Food Guide ↗A little farther afieldUnion Market
Explore the district's current shops, food vendors and events on its official website.
Explore Union Market ↗Park hours, programs and admission requirements can change. Use the official links when planning your visit. Photo credits and capture dates are shown with each image.