The National Park Service announced on September 16, 2026 that it has awarded contracts to a civil engineering firm to begin work on the planned transfer of the East Potomac Golf Links to the Trump administration. The contracts are intended to facilitate the administration’s effort to assume control of the historic public golf course located on the island of East Potomac in Washington, D.C.
The awarded contracts mark the first formal step toward the transfer, which has been outlined by President Donald Trump and his administration as a priority. The work will involve engineering assessments and preparatory activities required to shift ownership and operational responsibility from the National Park Service to the federal executive branch.
Members of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, including Representative Jared Huffman, have been identified as key congressional contacts in relation to the project. Their involvement reflects the legislative interest in the status of a public recreation facility that has served Washington residents for decades.
The East Potomac Golf Links, established as a municipal course in the early 20th century, is recognized for its historical significance. The Trump administration’s move to take over the property follows a broader agenda to repurpose federal lands for private or alternative public uses. The National Park Service’s issuance of contracts signals that the agency is proceeding with the procedural requirements needed to enable the transfer.
No additional details about the contract terms, timeline for completion, or specific engineering tasks were released at the time of the announcement. The National Park Service indicated that the civil engineering firm will commence its work shortly after the award, subject to standard regulatory reviews and compliance measures.
Stakeholders and observers will monitor how the transfer process unfolds, given the East Potomac Golf Links’ role in the community and its status as a historic public amenity.