Renewing National Landmarks may not seem important, but it is. There is a lot to be said for having a peaceful, well-maintained place where you can take your children for a walk in the park. That is part of what President Trump is doing to Washington, D.C.

On May 15th, Yahoo News reported:

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The water is flowing again at the cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park after it was closed for more than half a decade.

Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a National Historic Landmark in the Northwest, D.C. It is located along 16th Street and is home to the 13-basin cascading fountain, one of the longest in North America.

In March, the National Park Service (NPS) partially closed the park as work began to restore the fountain, which has been closed since about 2019.

…“This is not just a luxury. This is something we all need in our lives. We need our village greens. And it’s so wonderful to have this one coming back to life,” said Steve Coleman, director of Washington Parks and People.

…People who live in the community told DC News Now that seeing the fountain come back to life makes them happy.

“It’s a real thrill, it’s been way too long,” added Coleman. “The fountain is the heart of the park and the park is really the heart of D.C. as a village green for all. It’s truly an amazing place, it is breathtaking actually.”

The article includes several photos of the fountain. This is one of them:

What a beautiful area in a city that is now much safer than it was before President Trump took office.