DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contacts: Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]

(WASHINGTON, DC) – April has sprung and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host an array of events to promote health and fitness, fashion, photography and more!

• DPR will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Ryan Zimmerman Field at Randall Recreation Center (South Capitol and I Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024) with special guests Mayor Muriel Bowser & Washington Nationals player Ryan Zimmerman on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 8:30 am.
   
• Registration for the 2016 summer programs begins Monday, April 11, 2016. To see a full listing of programs, go directly to the A to Z ASAP Program Index page for the entire list of spring programs, activities and classes offered.
   
• Registration for the 2016/2017 Cooperative Play Program non-DC Residents will open on Monday, April 18 at 12 pm for DC residents. DPR's Cooperative Play Program operates during the DC Public School (DCPS) school year, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 12 pm; including winter/spring break and holidays.

To find more information on DPR events and programs – visit the special events calendar on DPR’s home page (http://dpr.dc.gov), visit any DPR center, register for programs (http://bit.ly/DPRReg) or call DPR at (202) 673-7647. To receive the latest up to the minute DPR Facility updates, sign up for Nixle on DPR’s home page (http://dpr.dc.gov). You can also receive updates by visiting our Twitter @DCDPR or subscribe to receive press releases or advisories.

About DPR

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides quality urban recreation and leisure services for residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. DPR supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, swimming pools and spray parks, and neighborhood recreation centers. The agency also coordinates a wide variety of recreation and educational programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.

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