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Fresh Start 5k Banner Flyer

2025 FRESH START 5k

Register TODAY for FREE!

Join Mayor Bowser and start 2025 with the FITDC Fresh Start 5k!

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Rec for ALL Community Grants Now Open

$2 million in grants to engage youth ages 6-18 in recreational activities, especially those facing barriers to access.

Eligible applicants include nonprofits, businesses, or community-based organizations with a proven track record of working with youth in DC.

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).

Ready 2 Play Release Flyer

Ready2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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

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Latest

Dec 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

Spanning 37,000 square feet on seven and a half acres, the center is designed to serve residents of...

Dec 20 2024

Mayor Bowser and DPR Announce Winter Break Time Programming for Young People During Winter Break

(Washington, DC) – With winter break approaching, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging families to...

Dec 16 2024

Mayor Bowser and DPR Announces Rec for ALL Grants to Support and Expand Recreation Opportunities for DC Youth

Mayor Bowser and DPR Announces Rec for ALL Grants to Support and Expand Recreation Opportunities...

Dec 11 2024

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Groundbreaking of Southeast Tennis and Learning Center South Expansion

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the groundbreaking of the DC Department of...

Dec 2 2024

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Register for the 11th Annual Fresh Start 5K

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

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

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.stokes@...

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.stokes@...

Oct 1 2015

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

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

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.

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 Delano...

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@dc...

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

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
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DPR Summer Employment

Make money and have fun in the sun with DPR this summer!

DPR is hiring NOW for the summer of 2024

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Browse the dozens of jobs below and apply today. All DPR jobs are posted on http://Careers.DC.Gov and must be applied for through that website.

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