Georgetown Boathouse and Francis Field Jurisdiction Transfers

At a glance

• What: Bill B26-772 closes a portion of 35th Street NW and transfers National Park Service land to the District in support of a Georgetown University boathouse proposal (companion bill B26-740 is in another committee). Resolution PR26-581 approves transfer of jurisdiction over Reservations 360 and 369, the Francis Field area with the pool, dog park, courts and athletic field, from the Interior Department to the District.
• Where it stands: Committee prints for both were approved unanimously on October 20, 2026 and placed on consent.
• Next: Full Council votes.

Sources

• Committee of the Whole video (October 20, 2026): https://dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=10923

Log

2026-10-20 - Committee of the Whole

• B26-772: Councilmembers Pinto and Lewis George spoke. PR26-581: Lewis George asked about maintenance and funding for the Department of General Services and Parks and Recreation, including dog parks; Henderson asked about permits and zoning. Both approved unanimously.

2026-10-14 - Committee on Human Services

• Public hearing on companion Bill 26-740: a Georgetown University representative described a permanent crew boathouse with public kayak, canoe and paddleboard access; no opposition was raised. The development office said construction is targeted for late 2028 and the District will not fund the boathouse parcel.