Crispus Attucks Park
A Community Park in Bloomingdale Washington, D.C.
“The Cave Yard.” “The Secret Park.” Whatever you call it, Crispus Attucks Park is a unique space: a hidden 1.06 acre oasis of flowers, trees and grass, stretching the length of a city block and the width of a half-dozen rowhouses. More than 40 years ago, the property looked nothing like it does today. A burned out building and concrete and asphalt surfaces littered with abandoned cars would have greeted a visitor walking down the alley. Neighborhood residents worked together to reclaim the space and transform it into the community gem it is today.
Crispus Attucks Park is named in honor of Crispus Attucks, an African American former slave and the first person to lose his life in the Boston Massacre, heralding the beginning of the American Revolution.
The park is located in the alley complex behind the unit blocks of U and V Sts. NW and the 2000 blocks of First and North Capitol Sts. NW, and is owned and managed by Crispus Attucks Development Corporation (CADC), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), community development organization.
It costs over $45,000 a year to maintain the Park, including insurance, lawn maintenance, and more! All of this is supported by individual donors, public and private grants, and our neighborhood.
Consider donating to the Park via the link below!
Crispus Attucks Park
Fall Festival
Free, but tickets strongly encouraged with donation
Join us for an afternoon of seasonal foods and drinks, live music, and a neighborhood clothing sale!
Come in costume (yourself, pets, children, etc.) and help us reach our goal to get 50 monthly Park donors by the end of the year for Park maintenance and updates!
Let us know you’re coming!
How to Sell for the Clothing Sale?
Option 1 - See Your Own: Set your prices, do your best haggling, keep your proceeds.
Donate your items to the Crispus Table. Proceeds will be donated to support the park. Volunteers needed! Register at here!
Bring a blanket: To set up your station.
Buddy-Up: Partner with a fellow neighbor-seller so that you can take turns selling and shopping.
Pack In, Pack Out: Sorry, not a dumping site!
Option 2 - Contribute to the Crispus Table: Donate your items to the Crispus Table. Proceeds will be donated to support the park. Volunteers needed!
CLOTHING SALE RULES: Adult Clothing and Accessories Only
No Junk
Ensure all items are in good condition.
This is not a bulk donation site—bring quality items only.
Save your kid-wears for the Kids-Stuff-Swap that takes place in May on Community Day.
Saturday, November 1 | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Check Us Out!
City Cast DC podcast host Bridget Todd visited the Park and spoke with our neighbor and Board member Tyrone about the history and charm of the Park! Thanks for visiting us City Cast!
Listen on your favorite podcast listening app or click to listen!
