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Mayor Bowser Presents FY27 Budget That Builds on More Than a Decade of Growth and Creates New Opportunities for DC Residents and Businesses

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Fri, 04/10/2026 - 12:00

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget, Grow DC. The FY27 budget prioritizes enhanced funding for education and public safety, preserving core city services, protecting robust health care for DC residents, and growing the District’s economy.

DPR Holiday Closure - New Years Day Observed (2016)

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The District government is closed today, in observance of New Year's Day.

All DPR recreation/community centers, aquatic facilities and administrative offices are closed.

Please visit "DPR Announces the 2016 Winter Holiday Schedule" press release for more information.

DPR Holiday Closure - Christmas Day (2016)

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All DPR recreation/community centers, aquatic facilities and administrative offices are closed on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25).

Please visit "DPR Announces the 2016 Winter Holiday Schedule" press release for more information.

DPR Holiday Closure - Christmas Day Observed (2016)

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The District government is closed today, in observance of Christmas day.

All DPR recreation/community centers, aquatic facilities and administrative offices are closed.

Please visit "DPR Announces the 2016 Winter Holiday Schedule" press release for more information.

Funky Fitness First Fridays 2017 @ Columbia Heights

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Back by Popular Demand!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support DPR's citywide Funky Fitness First Friday program. During 2016 we went to every ward with one message - #GetFitDC. And due to your support and participation DC, this program is back for a second year in row!!

NYNY Funky Fitness First Friday

DPR Town Hall at Deanwood RC (Ward 7)

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The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce a series of DPR Town Halls. These town halls will explore community interest in DPR programming. From Zumba, urban gardening, basketball and senior programs to afterschool access, bid whist, chess and teen programs, DPR offers hundreds of programs.