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DPR Hosts Community Meetings to Discuss Fees and Regulations

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Residents Invited to Offer Views on Proposed Fee Changes

DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]

(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will convene a series of open community meetings to offer the public an opportunity to comment on proposed changes to DPR’s permit fees and regulations. 

At the meetings, DPR will solicit opinions on a proposal to revise its permit fees from a flat rate to an hourly rate, and to discuss a plan on a new “fee-based use” permit for applicants who charge their participants for activities and for priority of use. DPR plans to examine the use of its facilities for fund-raising activities, the sale of foods and beverages, and to establish procedures that comply with District of Columbia law, and allow clear guidelines for these commercial activities. DPR manages permits for these facilities used for games, practices, community meetings, and other special events.

"DPR has a long-standing tradition of issuing permits for the District's fields, gymnasiums, parks and facilities. As the agency continues to provide excellent services, there is a recognized need to update DPR's permit fees and regulations," said Interim Director Sharia Shanklin, Ed.D. "It is very important that we engage the community to collect feedback and comments regarding these changes. I encourage all District residents and stakeholders to attend these informative meetings."

The three meetings will be held the following days and locations:
• Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 6:30-8:00 pm, at Emery Recreation Center (5801 Georgia Ave., NW).
• Monday, November 25, 2013, at 6:30-8:00 pm, at Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th St., NE).
• Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 6:30-8:00 pm, at Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th St., NW).

If a resident is unable to attend any of the meetings, written comments may be submitted to the Constituent Services and Permits Manager Jacqueline Alvarado at [email protected]. All written comments must be submitted no later than Thursday, December 5, 2013.

ABOUT THE DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The mission of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of DC residents and visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services, by organizing programs, activities and events. DPR currently operates 92 playgrounds, 68 recreation centers, almost 1,000 acres of park land, 40 aquatic features (pools and spray parks), 375 parks, more than 200 play courts (basketball and tennis), and over 100 athletic fields.

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