DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647


DPR Media Contacts: Brian Armstead, (202) 746-2092, [email protected]

(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will temporarily close the Turkey Thicket Tennis Courts (1100 Michigan Avenue, NE) for renovation. The work will include resurfacing and reconstructing the courts.

The courts will be offline beginning Monday, August 24, 2015 through Saturday, October 10, 2015.  Constituents will be notified when the courts re-open.

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.