DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647


DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]


(Washington, DC) – This September, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers an array of activities, programs and events for #All8Wards to enjoy. Review the list of highlighted events below, and remember to visit DPR’s online special events calendar to view much more!

• We Want to Hear from You!! DPR has scheduled Town Halls across #All8Wards over the next few months. Our upcoming town halls are as follows: Thurs, Sept. 1 – Fort Stanton RC (Ward 8), Thurs, Sept. 8 - Randall RC (Ward 6) and Sat, Sept. 10 – Columbia Heights CC (Ward 1).
   
• Join DPR, DGS and DC FEMS for a day of fun at the Family Fun Day on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Walter Pierce Park (Adams Mill Road, NW & Ontario Road, NW) from 4 pm – 8 pm.
   
• Bring your work out gear and train with DPR for FREE at the Ward 4 Funky Fitness First Fridays event on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Takoma Community Center (300 Van Buren Street, NW) from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
   
• Join DPR's Small Parks Division and Reptiles Alive for a wildly exciting and educational introduction to a wide variety of reptiles from all over the World at the Triangle Park Series on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.

To find more information on DPR events and programs – visit 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.