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Park Wars: THE FINALS, Burke Lake v. Malcolm X

Park Wars: The Finals, Burke Lake v. Malcolm X

Today is the day a king gets made.

Burke Lake Park

Rowboat rentals, volleyball, and a carousel around a 218-acre lake. 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station

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Meridian Hill Park

Also called Malcolm X Park, it’s known for its Sunday drum circle and 13-basin fountain. Between 15th and 16th and W and Euclid streets, NW.

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