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(Washington, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that all recreation/community centers, administrative offices and indoor aquatic facilities will operate on the following schedule for the holiday:

• Wednesday, November 25, the day before Thanksgiving, all DPR centers, facilities and indoor aquatic facilities will operate on their normal schedules.
   
• Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 27, all DPR facilities, centers, administrative offices and indoor aquatic facilities will be closed.
  • There are no permitted recreation center activities for the day. 
  • All existing field permits will remain available for the permit holders.
  • All grass fields are closed for the season.
  • Parks, playgrounds and synthetic fields will be open for general use. 

• Saturday, November 28, all DPR centers, facilities and indoor aquatic facilities will operate on their normal schedules.
   

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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