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Ready2Play Virtual Meetings

Ready2Play Virtual Meetings

We are excited to announce the next phase of our #Ready2PlayDC plan: meetings that will focus on parks and recreation within each ward! Find the information for the meeting about your ward. Residents, #DPRisListening!

Photo of snowman with text: Winter program registration Is live at dprprograms.com

Sign Up for Winter Programs

Recreation that will keep you warm, all winter long.

Phase Two Operational Status: New limitations on indoor/outdoor activities. Indoor gatherings: 10 people or fewer; Outdoor gatherings: 25 people or fewer

Here's What You Can Do, Indoors/Outdoors at DPR

A series of new adjustments and limitations on sports and recreation activities.

Jelleff Community Center Feasibility Study

Learn About The Future of Jelleff Community Center

Be a part of the process. Track the progress.

DC Learning Hubs

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.

DC Youth Meals Program, Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm. No ID or application needed. DC youth 18 years and younger.

DC Youth Meals Program

DC kids and teens 18 & under have access to free meals at various DPR locations. No application. No income requirements. No ID necessary. Find a location near you.

Featured Services

Find a Pool

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

DC Youth Meals Program

Find free nutritious meals

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

Submit Maintenance Requests

See something that needs fixing?

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Upcoming Events

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Facility & Field Alerts

DPR Facility Alerts

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Latest

Jan 13 2021

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, January 18, 2021, the District Government will observe Martin Luther...

Dec 29 2020

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

On Friday, January 1, 2021, the District Government will observe New Year’s Day.

Dec 23 2020

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Kick Off the New Year by Participating in the #FITDC Fresh Start Virtual 5K

Residents are encouraged to run or walk in their neighborhood.

Dec 22 2020

Modified District Government Services for Christmas Day

On Friday, December 25, 2020, the District Government will observe Christmas Day.

Dec 2 2020

Feed the Fridge Partnership Provides Free Meals to DC Residents In Need

Bowser Administration Teams with Restaurant Owner to Support Residents and District Restaurants

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) 673-7647DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]

Nov 9 2015

Grass Fields Closed Monday, November 9, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]

Oct 1 2015

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647  DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275; John.Stokes...

Sep 30 2015

Congress Heights Recreation Center Temporarily Closed

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647  DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275; John.Stokes...

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) 673-7647DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes (202) 288-7275, [email protected]

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, 9 am to 5 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 Town Hall at Deanwood RC (Ward 7)

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The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce a series of DPR Town Halls. These town halls will explore community interest in DPR programming. From Zumba, urban gardening, basketball and senior programs to afterschool access, bid whist, chess and teen programs, DPR offers hundreds of programs. We want to hear from you about programs you would like to see offered at a community center or field near you.

All ages are welcome to attend to provide feedback.

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