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(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces that DPR, Coca-Cola and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) will recognize a court resurfacing project at Benning Park Recreation Center.  In partnership with the Coca-Cola Company, NRPA is providing grants to communities to improve parks and recreation facilities and increase access to physical activity.

Coca-Cola will provide DPR Summer campers the opportunity to join the ceremony at Benning Park with a fun-filled day of activities and games.  Campers will be able experience over-sized tricycles, Zorb Balls, etc.  Additionally, Coca-Cola will help beat the heat with cool beverages such as Dasani Water and other refreshing options.

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

TIME:

10 am (activities and games)

11:15 am (ceremony begins)

WHERE:

Benning Park Recreation Center

Southern Avenue & Fable Street, SE

Washington, DC

For more information regarding NRPA grants please visit:

http://www.nrpa.org/Grants-and-Partners/Recreation-and-Health/Coca-Cola-Refreshing-Community-Spaces/

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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