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APR

Mayor Bowser and MPD Announce Launch of Juvenile Investigative Response Unit to Continue Driving Down Crime

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief...

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APR

Mayor Bowser Supports Summer Programming for 1,000 Youth Through $1.5 Million in Grant Awards

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn...

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MAR

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on New Fort Lincoln Recreation Center and Early Childhood Education Center

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders broke ground on a new...

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MAR

DPR Spring Program Registration Opens on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR...

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FEB

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Register for the 7th Annual FITDC HerStory 5K and Kids Dash

(Washington, DC) – In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women...

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JUN

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

Testimony as written and submitted.

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APR

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

Testimony as written and submitted.

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FEB

2.10.17 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

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APR

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

Testimony as written and submitted.

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MAR

3.7.16 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

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MAR

Hearst Recreation Center Temporarily Closed - March 4, 2016

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

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NOV

Grass Fields Closed Tuesday, November 10, 2015

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

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NOV

Grass Fields Closed Monday, November 9, 2015

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

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OCT

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

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

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SEP

Congress Heights Recreation Center Temporarily Closed

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

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JUN

Banneker Diving Board

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

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DEC

Private Swim Instruction Protocol

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

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AUG

Jelleff Field Statement from DPR Director Delano Hunter

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

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AUG

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@...

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MAY

DPR Statement Regarding Softball League Rules

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

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: 711
Email: dpr@dc.gov

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Halloween Party and Parade - Hardy Recreation Center

Last Date:

Friday, October 25, 2013 -

7:00pm to 10:00pm

The Hardy Recreation Center invites young ghouls and goblins, 12 and under, to a Halloween Party that features a costume parade. Enjoy Halloween-related games and free refreshments.

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