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Enjoy Halloween at DPR.... If You Dare!

TRICKS and TREATS for all of DC's ghosts and goblins at dozens of SPOOK-tacular events across all of DC!

Winter Programs Registration

Winter Program Registration OPENS SOON:

Wed, November 6 - Aquatics
Thur, November 7 - Non-Aquatics

Noon both days!

DPR Youth Development

DPR programs, field trips, and events for young people!

DC Senior Games

Registration for the DC Senior Games is OPEN.

The games will take place across several venues during fall 2024.

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

Free Produce from DPR

FREE produce at DPR urban gardens:

May 14 - November 28, 2024
TUESDAYS at Edgewood
WEDNESDAY at Lederer Gardens
THURSDAY at Powell Communal Farm

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).

Ready2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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

Featured Services

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Summer Camps

2024 DPR Summer Camp Information and Details

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

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Register for a Program

Find a Pool

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

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Upcoming Events

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Facility & Field Alerts

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Latest

Nov 1 2024

Mayor Bowser Marks Start of Hypothermia Season, Urges Residents to Stay Vigilant and Support Neighbors in Need of Warmth and Shelter

Accessible, On-Demand Transportation to Shelter is Available by Calling (202) 399-7093 or 311

Oct 23 2024

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

Drivers Urged to Slow Down and Use Caution During Trick-or-Treating

Oct 10 2024

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’...

Oct 10 2024

DPR Launches New Program for Youth Development Professionals with George Washington University

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: DPR Customer Care: (202) 673-7647 MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Tucker (DPR) - (...

Sep 19 2024

DPR to Close on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for an All-Staff Day of Professional Development

DPR to Close on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for an All-Staff Day of Professional Development...

Jun 6 2017

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