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Department of Parks and Recreation

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Calling all lifeguards, camp counselors, and youth program facilitators! DPR is hiring! Earn money, serve your community, and make the most of a long-awaited Summer season.

Help us Bring Summer Back in 2021!

We offer lifeguard training and certification for free. Apply today.

Fitness centers, indoor pools and tech lounges are now open at select locations. Make a reservation today.

Reserve Your Recreation Today

Check out our updated hours of operation for fitness centers and indoor pools at select DPR facilities.

Ready2Play

We continue planning the future of parks and recreation and still want to hear from you. We have multiple ways to reach us including extending our citywide survey and you can leave a voicemail with your feedback on our Ready2Play hotline. #DPRisListening

DC Learning Hubs

Get your kids out of the house and take advantage of our safe and structured learning environments at select DPR locations. Registration is free and kids will have access to internet and devices. Sign up now.

Jelleff Community Center Feasibility Study

Learn About The Future of Jelleff Community Center

Be a part of the process. Track the progress.

Featured Services

Find a Pool

Check hours and location of an indoor or outdoor pool near you.

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

DC Youth Meals Program

Find free nutritious meals

Submit Maintenance Requests

See something that needs fixing?

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Upcoming Events

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Latest

Apr 14 2021

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

What's open, what's closed, and service changes.

Apr 13 2021

Virtual Hiring Info Session on Thursday - Over 500 DPR Summer Jobs

Bowser Administration to Host DPR Virtual Summer Hiring Town Hall Featuring Over 500 Available...

Mar 16 2021

Bowser Administration Opens Registration for Spring Programs

Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) opened registration for DPR Spring programs...

Mar 5 2021

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Virtual #FITDC HerStory 5K

Participation is free, and the first 1,500 individuals to register will receive a commemorative...

Feb 24 2021

First Ever #FITDC Forum on Black Health Thursday

Bowser Administration’s Health and Wellness Campaign to Host the #FITDC Forum on Black...

Jun 6 2017

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