secrecy. The ongoing activity, The Washington Post reported, is presumed to be related to national security. The Navy declined to address the project other than to say it was "utility assessment and upgrade", and that when the work was finished only a small utility shed will remain (with landscaping restored to its previous condition). By 2015, East Potomac Park had fallen into disrepair. The long riprap seawall was disintegrating, sidewalks throughout the park were often cracked and buckled, and the miniature golf course was worn and dirty. A portion of the seawall and sidewalk along the southern tip of the park was in such bad shape that the National Park Service closed the area to all pedestrian traffic in 2014. See also Cuban Friendship Urn Hains Point East Potomac Park Golf Course West Potomac Park Notes Citations Bibliography External links East Parks in Washington, D.C. Historic district contributing properties in Washington, D.C. National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C. Historic American Buildings Survey in Washington, D.C. Historic American Landscapes Survey in Washington, D.C. American football venues in Washington, D.C. Baseball venues in Washington, D.C. Rugby union stadiums in Washington, D.C. Soccer venues in Washington, D.C. Softball venues in Washington, D.C. Swimming venues in Washington, D.C. Tennis venues in Washington, D.C. Southwest (Washington, D.C.)