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DPR Winter Registration begins on November 1 for aquatics and November 2 for all other programs. both days start at noon

DPR Winter Program Registration To Begin

Stay active this winter with DPR!

Registration opens at noon on Wednesday, November 1 for aquatics programs ONLY.
Registration opens at noon on Thursday, November 2 for all other winter programs.

Browse all programs at DPRprograms.com.

Expanding ACCESS, LEVELING the playing field, and LEVERAGING the latest trends.

REC FOR ALL

NEW PROGRAMS

EXPANDED ACCESS

INCREASED HOURS

Little children playing with blocks in the background overlaid writing: cooperative play registration now open for 2023-2024 12 locations ages 1.5 - 4 years old

Register Now for 2023-24 Cooperative Play

Registration is open NOW for the 2023-2024 year

12 locations across DC

For ages 18 months to 4 years old

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Get Ready and Stay Ready for DPR Programs

2 Ways to get ready for 2023 and DPR programs!

1. DPR offers reduced rates for qualifying families

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

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Spend Afterschool with DPR

Registration is now open for DPR's afterschool programs Afternoon Access and Enrichment Zone at many recreation center locations all around DC!

Featured Services

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.

Submit Maintenance Requests

See something that needs fixing?

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Upcoming Events

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Latest

Nov 22 2023

Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, the District Government will...

Nov 14 2023

DPR Hosts Pickleball Summit to Engage Residents on Growing Sport

CONTACT: DPR Customer Care: (202) 673-7647 Media Contacts: Michael Tucker, Jr. - (202) 717-4242,...

Nov 9 2023

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 10, the District Government will observe the Veterans Day...

Oct 31 2023

DPR Winter Programming Registration Opens on Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2

DPR Winter Programming Registration Opens on Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2

Oct 24 2023

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Attend DPR and MPD Halloween Events and to Work Together to Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe

DPR and MPD Will Host Family-Friendly Events Throughout DC, Including a Haunted House and Monster...

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....

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...

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