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Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks

It's POOL and SPLASH PARK season!

Get real-time updates on operations here!

Fall Program Registration Opening

OPENING SOON - Fall Program Registration

Fall season program registration OPENS SOON:

August 12 - Aquatics programs registration
August 13 - All other programs registration

12:00 Noon both days!

DPR Weekly Produce Giveaways

Free Produce from DPR

FREE produce at DPR urban gardens:

May 13 - November 26, 2025
TUESDAYS at Edgewood
WEDNESDAY at Lederer Gardens
THURSDAY at Powell Communal Farm

Become a DPR Lifeguard - Free Certified Training - Earn up to $25 per hour

Become a DPR Lifeguard!

Free Certified Training!

Earn up to $25/hour!

Featured Services

Find a Pool

Check hours and location of an indoor or outdoor pool near you.

Summer Camps

2025 DPR Summer Camp Information and Details

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

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Register for a DPR Program

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Latest

Jul 25 2025

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Stay Cool During Prolonged Period of Extreme Heat

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents and visitors to take...

Jul 22 2025

Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Fort Davis Community Center and Park

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, July 23 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Jul 2 2025

Modified District Government Services for Independence Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day...

Jun 18 2025

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Alert, Announces Spray Parks and Select Recreation Centers Will Open on Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – Due to high temperatures and humidity levels, Mayor Muriel Bowser has...

Jun 17 2025

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, June 19, District Government will observe the Juneteenth...

Jun 6 2017

6.26.17 - Public Oversight Roundtable on the District's Crime Prevention Strategies for Summer 2017 - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

Apr 26 2017

4.26.17 - Agency Budget Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018 - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

Feb 10 2017

2.10.17 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

Apr 4 2016

4.14.16 - Agency Budget Oversight Hearings on Fiscal Year 2017 - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

Mar 21 2016

3.7.16 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

Mar 4 2016

Hearst Recreation Center Temporarily Closed - March 4, 2016

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn...

Nov 10 2015

Grass Fields Closed Tuesday, November 10, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john....

Nov 9 2015

Grass Fields Closed Monday, November 9, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john....

Oct 1 2015

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647   DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275;...

Sep 30 2015

Congress Heights Recreation Center Temporarily Closed

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647   DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275; John...

Jun 5 2024

Banneker Diving Board

A statement on the diving board that was formerly at Bannaker outdoor pool. After close...

Dec 12 2022

Private Swim Instruction Protocol

The following requirements and safety protocol apply to persons who are granted permits to conduct...

Aug 28 2019

Jelleff Field Statement from DPR Director Delano Hunter

The following is a statement from DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Director...

Aug 14 2017

Statement from DPR Director - Keith A. Anderson on Incident at Rumsey Aquatic Center

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@...

May 10 2017

DPR Statement Regarding Softball League Rules

Since 2007, DPR has proudly provided the public with two coed softball leagues; the “5/5...

Department of Parks and Recreation

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Turkey Thicket Tennis Courts to Temporarily Close

Date Released:

Thu, 06/18/2015

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.

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