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DPR Summer Camp Lottery Opens February 14

KEY DATES:

February 4 - Virtual Info Sessions

February 4-28 - In-Person Summer Camp Assistance

February 14 - lottery opens

March 3 - lottery closes

Winter Programs Registration is Now Open

Winter Programs Registration

Winter Program Registration OPENS SOON:

Wed, November 6 - Aquatics
Thur, November 7 - Non-Aquatics

Noon both days!

DPR programs, field trips, and events for young people!

DPR Youth Development

DPR programs, field trips, and events for young people!

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation has launched a Youth Development Professional Certification in partnership with the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL).

DPR x GW = Professionalizing Play

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation has launched a Youth Development Professional Certification in partnership with the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL).

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Ready2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Check out DPR's NEW 20-year master plan, Ready 2 Play!

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Get Ready and Stay Ready for DPR Programs

2 Ways to get ready for 2025 and DPR programs:

1. DPR offers reduced rates for qualifying families

2. Make sure your DPR account is up to date today!

Featured Services

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 Program

Register for a DPR Program

Find a Pool

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

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Upcoming Events

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Latest

Jan 23 2025

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Apply for 2025 DPR Summer Camp Reduced Rates

Ahead of DPR Summer Camp Registration Opening on Friday, February 14, Eligible Families Should...

Jan 17 2025

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 20, District Government will observe the Martin Luther...

Jan 2 2025

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Friday’s Forecasted Snow Showers

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for potential snow showers on Friday, Mayor Muriel Bowser...

Dec 30 2024

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year...

Dec 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by District leaders and community...

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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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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