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Department of Parks and Recreation

Heat Emergency - A heat emergency is in effect for Washington, DC. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat.
Find cooling centers, spray parks and more information about heat emergencies.

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DPR Summer Signature Events

Come join DPR for our premier events across the city. Enjoy events like Movie Night and Senior Luncheon Cruise all summer long. Register for a your next event today.

DC Free Summer Meals Program - Kids & Teens Eat Free

2017 DC Free Summer Meals

If you are interested in becoming a Meal Site/Location for the DC FSMP, Letters of Intent are still being accepted.

Summer Camp Before & After Care Registration

Before & After Care registration is still avaliable. Sign up now! #SummerStrongDC

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Facility & Field Alerts

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Upcoming Events

Jul 28 2017 - 18:00

Teen Sports Night

Aug 1 2017 (All day)

Park Vibes Series - DPR Small Parks

Aug 4 2017 - 18:00

Funky Fitness First Fridays

Latest

Jul 19 2017

Participate in DPR Free Summer Events and Get Your Play On!

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes (202) 288-7275,[email protected]...

Jul 19 2017

NRPA and DC Department of Parks and Recreation to Host U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

Media Contact: Heather Williams [email protected] @NRPA_newsFor Immediate Release

Jul 13 2017

DPR presents Summer Splash Party Series!!

DPR hosts community pool party events

Jul 7 2017

DPR Kicks Off a Month of Terrific Tennis Events

DPR, SETLC, RWLC, Washington Kastles, (USTA) and the Citi Open will host the City Wide...

Jul 4 2017

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Palisades Recreation Center

The project is expected to be completed in summer 2018.

Feb 10 2017

2.10.17 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - 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

Nov 10 2015

Grass Fields Closed Tuesday, November 10, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]..

Nov 9 2015

Grass Fields Closed Monday, November 9, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]..

Oct 1 2015

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

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

Sep 30 2015

Congress Heights Recreation Center Temporarily Closed

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” league...

Department of Parks and Recreation

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

Connect With Us
1250 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]