Plan to close Washington's beloved East Potomac Park faces questions in court
The government plans to close most of East Potomac Park, a beloved park in the US capital Washington, on Sunday. The National Park Service wants to close far more than just the golf course — most of the park.
The park's perimeter loop is beloved by runners and cyclists. That entire area falls under the closure plan.
On Friday, federal judge Ana Reyes grilled the government about the plan. At the hearing she indicated she could order the park to remain open.
The closure move is tied to President Donald Trump's renovation wishes for the park. A possible order from Judge Reyes will now decide whether the park closes on Sunday.
