Feb 10, 2025 · The next stage of RFK Stadium demolition will proceed after the National Park Service, which owns the site, approved plans from Events DC to tear down what’s left of the former home of the...

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about two miles (3 km) due east of the U.S. Capitol building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory.

Mar 18, 2025 · During the month of March, Smoot Construction Company of Washington, DC continued selective demolition activities within the seating bowl and interior of the stadium. Removal of sections of exterior cladding is expected to commence in April. We are taking the necessary precautions to minimize the impact of these activities on the community and will continue to provide updates as the demolition ...

With the National Park Services’ issuance of the FONSI, Events DC is one step closer to demolition of RFK Stadium. We are completing the final phases of testing the stadium concrete to identify demolished stadium concrete that can be re-used as backfill on the RFK site.

Feb 6, 2025 · Demolition crews tearing down the former RFK Stadium in D.C. will be working on the project for roughly 18 to 22 months before the structure fully comes down, according to Events DC CEO...

May 2, 2024 · RFK Stadium hasn’t been used for an event in five years, and it’s been falling apart longer than that. News4’s Mark Segraves reports with reactions from the community. The National Park Service...

Jan 11, 2025 · This activity is due to Events DC’s contractors remobilizing in preparation for the initial phases of the structural demolition of RFK Stadium. Hazardous materials abatement and selective demolition of interior elements of the stadium were previously completed.

Jan 20, 2025 · WASHINGTON— The National Park Service (NPS) has evaluated the potential effects on the natural, cultural and human environment related to the demolition of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial (RFK) Stadium and has determined that the stadium can be demolished.

Apr 26, 2023 · If you were hoping to see RFK Stadium go out in a final blaze of earth-shaking, concrete-­breaking, dust-creating glory—well, bad news. Unlike Seattle’s Kingdome, Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, and many other obsolete mega-venues, RFK will not be decommissioned via getting blown to smithereens.

May 2, 2024 · D.C.’s Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium has been cleared for demolition after the National Park Service found that the demolition would have no negative impact on the environment surrounding...