Department of Parks and Recreation: Office of Partnerships and Development

Created in 2005, the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Office of Partnerships and Development seeks to foster support for DPR through donations, grants, establishing innovative public and private partnerships, and volunteer service by individuals, groups, and organizations.

Current DPR Partners

DPR recognizes and extends their appreciation to all current partners for their continued support of DPR programs and services.

DPR Partnership Programs
DPR welcomes partnership proposals from community and non-profit organizations, and others interested in partnering with DPR. DPR offers several different partnership opportunites:

Community Gardens - DPR provides community gardens for use by the public across the District. DPR community gardens are managed jointly by the Office of Partnerships and Development and Environmental Education program.
Corporate Partners - DPR encourages corporate citizenship and community stewardship. Through the Corporate Partners program, organizations can collaborate with DPR and donate in-kind services or make financial contributions towards park projects, recreational programs and events or capital improvements.
Park Partners - DPR offers two Park Partners programs, “Adopt-a-Park Program” and the “Friends of Program” for the support, improvement, beautification, advocacy, fundraising and maintenance of DPR facilities.
Programmatic Partnerships - DPR Programmatic Partners have the unique opportunity to design creative and quality programming for District residents.

DPR Volunteer Program

DPR welcomes both individuals and groups of volunteers to assist DPR with programs, park clean-ups, and other special events. Please review the Volunteer Program section for more information.

DPR Partners Email Updates

Subscribe to DPR Partners email updates and receive news and updates from DPR’s Office of Partnerships and Development about partnership opportunites, programs, and events.

Donations and Grants

DPR welcomes direct donations and contributions to support DPR programs, services, and facilities. Please contact the Office of Partnerships and Development for more information.

If your organization offers a grant that could support the work of DPR, please contact the Office of Partnerships and Development.

For More Information

DC Department of Parks and Recreation

Office of Partnerships and Development

3149 16th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20010

Phone: (202) 258-6021
Fax: (202) 671-1891

Email: DPRpartnerships@dc.gov