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Register Now For Fall Programs

FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 - AQUATICS PROGRAMS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 - ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

NOON ON BOTH DAYS!

DC Senior Games

DC Senior Games

Registration for the DC Senior Games is OPEN.

The games will take place across several venues from August 3 - September 22, 2024

DC residents, age 50 and over, as of December 31, 2024, are eligible to participate in the Senior Games.

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Free Produce from DPR

FREE produce at DPR urban gardens:

TUESDAYS at Edgewood
WEDNESDAY at Lederer Gardens
THURSDAY at Powell Communal Farm

Ready 2 Play Release Flyer

Ready2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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

Featured Services

Summer Camps

2024 DPR Summer Camp Information and Details

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Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

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Register for a Program

Register for a DPR Program

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

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Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

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Find fun near you.

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Latest

Aug 9 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces DPR Fall Programming Registration Opens on August 13 and 14

Registration opens for senior programs, afterschool programs, team sports, aquatics, cultural arts...

Aug 8 2024

District Encourages Residents to Prepare for Impacts of Tropical Storm Debby

Residents and Visitors Reminded Not to Drive Through Flood Waters; Call 311 for Downed Trees and...

Aug 1 2024

DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Releases 2024 Outdoor Pool Closure Schedule

(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has released the following...

Jul 12 2024

Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures In DC

(Washington, DC) –DC Health has been notified of a confirmed measles case involving an individual...

Jul 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

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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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
Email: [email protected]

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DPR Hosts Eighth Annual Doggie Day Swim

Date Released:

Thu, 09/08/2016

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-76470
DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]

(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation will host the Eighth Annual DPR Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12 pm to 4 pm at DPR's Upshur Main & Kiddie Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW); Francis Pool (25th & N Street, NW); and Randall Pool (South Capitol and I Sts., SW).

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