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(Washington, DC) – Due to unforeseen delays related to inclement weather and construction, three DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) remain closed for renovations. On December 2, 2014, DPR initially announced the temporary closures of Brentwood Recreation Center (2311 14th Street, NE), Hamilton Recreation Center (1340 Hamilton Street, NW) and Macomb Recreation Center (3409 Macomb Street, NW) from Monday, December 14, 2015 through Monday, February 8, 2016.

Currently, Brentwood is expected to open on Monday, February 22; and Hamilton and Macomb are expected to open on Monday, February 29, 2016. Please see Press Release: Brentwood, Hamilton and Macomb Recreation Centers to Close for Renovations on 12/2/15 for a list of upgrades and renovations at these three locations.

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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