L Street NE, a block from the border of the old neighborhood, was named Swampoodle Park in 2018 in honor of the historic neighborhood. The announcement was made on December 13, 2017 after an online survey was conducted asking the community to vote for one of three possible names, the other two options being Old City Corner and 3rd and L Park. A bill codifying the name was introduced on April 9, 2018, and sponsored by Council Member Charles Allen (D) and Chairman Phil Mendelson (D). Resolution R22-0478 effective from April 10, 2018 passed on April 20, 2018 by 12 votes. Council Member Elissa Silverman (I) did not vote. The park officially opened November 17, 2018. References to Swampoodle In an article published in the Washington Herald on April 13, 1919, Capt. J. Walter Mitchell talks about the 1860s and 1870s Humphrey and Juenemann's Pleasure Garden (also known as Mount Vernon Lager Beer Brewery and Pleasure Garden). It was a gathering place on Capitol Hill between 4th, 5th, E and F Street NE where various events took place including picnics with dances which could lead to both fights and frolics. These picnics were apparently known as Swampoodle Walks probably due to the rough nature of the events and the fights. See also History of Irish Americans in Washington, D.C. NoMa Washington Brewery Company on Capitol Hill References Ethnic enclaves in Washington, D.C. Greek-American culture in Washington, D.C. Irish-American culture in Washington, D.C. Irish-American neighborhoods Italian-American culture in Washington, D.C. Neighborhoods in Northeast (Washington, D.C.) Near Northeast (Washington, D.C.) Former neighborhoods in the United States Working-class culture in Washington, D.C.