Hearst Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner
The youth participants will celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy a full course dinner. During this time the youth will fellowship with staff and parents.
Winter Coat Drive - Chevy Chase Community Center
Chevy Chase Community Center staff will host a winter coat drive for our community. Everyone is asked to donate a new or gently used coat, in good condition. Coats may be dropped off during the sites normal hours of operation.
Play Day 2016
Date Released:
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact:
John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
(Washington, DC) - The Ward 8 Arts & Culture Council (W8ACC) and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) present Play Day 2016 on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 11 am to 4 pm in Oxon Run Park. Play Day will celebrate the fundamentals of play for families of all 8 wards within the District of Columbia.
Edgewood Community Meeting - Inspired Teaching School
Please join DPR and DGS and Nolan Architecture for continued discussion of upcoming renovations to Edgewood Park and Recreation Center. Your attendance and feedback are critical to the process and greatly appreciated.
**UPDATE: DPR to Kick off 8th Annual Ward 8 Breast Cancer Walk
Date Released:
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact:
Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]
Treats No Tricks at DPR in October
Date Released:
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]
DPR Announces 2016 Columbus Day Schedule
Date Released:
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]
(Washington, DC) - All DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) administrative offices, recreation/community centers and aquatic facilities will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2016 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
DPR Announces Emery and Volta Playgrounds to Close for Repairs
Date Released:
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]
(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that Emery Playground (5801 Georgia Avenue NW/Ward 4) and Volta Park Playground (1555 34th Street NW/Ward 2) will close on Monday, October 3, 2016 for safety reasons while contractors from the Department of General Services address playground improvements at both sites.
Halloween Party - Ridge Road Recreation Center
Come join Ridge Road staff for their electrifying, full of fun and energy scary activities, games, dance and costume contest at the famous spooky Halloween party. Participants will receive candy and giveaways.
Halloween “GCF” Games Candy and Fun - Kennedy Recreation Center
Join the Kennedy staff for a Halloween event that includes music, Halloween themed games, candy and a good time!