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DPR Winter Program Registration To Begin

Stay active this winter with DPR!

Registration opens at noon on Tuesday, November 1 for aquatics programs ONLY.
Registration opens at noon on Wednesday, November 2 for all other winter programs.

Browse all programs at DPRprograms.com.

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Spend Afterschool with DPR

Registration is now open for DPR's afterschool programs Afternoon Access and Enrichment Zone at many recreation center locations all around DC!

DPR eSports FIFA '23 Tournament Flyer - December 10

eSports FIFA '23 Tournament

Put your skills to the test and face off against the best gamers in the District on FIFA '23! Ages 10-17 only. Registration closes on December 8.

For the 2nd year in a row, Washington DC has been ranked #1 park system in the United States

Coming for the #1 Spot

Washington, DC is named best park system in the United States.

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Nov 21 2022

Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving Day 2022

See closures and modifications for Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

Nov 17 2022

Bowser Administration Highlights Thanksgiving Events in the District

Bowser Administration Highlights Thanksgiving Events in the District (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today,...

Nov 16 2022

DPR Introduces its First Ever Youth Water Polo Program to the District

CONTACT: DPR Customer Care: (202) 673-7647 Media Contact: Michael Tucker Jr. (202) 717-4242...

Nov 9 2022

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 11, 2022, the District Government will observe Veterans Day...

Nov 5 2022

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Arboretum Community Center

The Mayor and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Arboretum Community Center.

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...

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
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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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