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Department of Parks and Recreation

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DPR IS STAFFING UP - DIFFERENCE MAKERS WANTED

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DPR is hiring for hundreds of summer positions.

Make some money, engage youth, and have fun doing it!

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Spring Programs To Open For Registration

DPR Spring Program Registration

NOW OPEN!

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

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Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

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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.

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Latest

Apr 3 2025

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...

Apr 2 2025

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...

Mar 24 2025

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...

Mar 7 2025

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...

Feb 19 2025

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...

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

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: 711
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Halloween Party and Parade - Hardy Recreation Center

Last Date:

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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