One year in, revamped Crystal City Water Park is seen as success

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By Katie Taranto

July 29, 2024

In the Crystal City Water Park’s first year post-renovation, it has “emerged as one of the most unique destinations” of the D.C. region.

That’s according to Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, the president and executive director of the National Landing BID.

A longtime community gathering spot, the water park underwent major renovations in 2022 to become an outdoor food hall. These added several restaurant kiosks, a cocktail and oyster bar, public art, a performance stage and more outdoor seating.

“Whether folks are coming for great food options, for a park respite, or to enjoy cultural programming… I think the Water Park has become a spot to linger and to enjoy an enhanced environment in National Landing,” Sayegh Gabriel says.

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