Burke Park

Burke Park, also known as Reservation 68, is a small urban park located in Washington, D.C. The park is bordered by Massachusetts Avenue to the north, L Street to the south, 12th Street to the west, and 11th Street to the east.

The park's most notable feature is a statue of Edmund Burke, an English statesman and philosopher who supported the American colonies during the revolution. This bronze sculpture, created by J. Harvard Thomas, was placed in the park in 1922 and stands at the eastern end of the site.

In spring 2012, the park underwent improvements through a partnership between Casey Trees, the DC Office of Planning, National Park Service, and the Downtown BID. Several trees were planted as part of this initiative to enhance the park's greenery.

The National Park Service has worked to rehabilitate Burke Park while maintaining its historic character. The rehabilitation efforts aimed to reflect earlier planting arrangements from the 1920s and 1940s, though not necessarily restoring it to a specific plan. The project included restoring street buffers along the park's boundary and updating the plant palette to include hardier species that can withstand current growing conditions.

Burke Park serves as a small oasis in the bustling downtown area of Washington, D.C., providing a space for local residents and workers to enjoy some greenery and a moment of respite in the city.