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DPR Afterschool Meals

DPR is offering afterschool meals to DC children under 18 years old at 13 DPR recreation centers across the District, Monday - Friday, from 4 - 5 pm.

Meals are provided as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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May 13 2022

DPR to Open Registration for Summer Programs on Monday, May 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: DPR Customer Care: (202) 673-7647 Media Contacts: Nolan Treadway (...

May 12 2022

Mayor Bowser and DPR Encourage DC Residents to Apply for Open Summer Positions

The District is currently hiring over 700 seasonal positions.

Apr 21 2022

DPR Celebrates Earth Day with Citywide Park Clean Up and Monthly Seed Box Distribution

DPR Celebrates Earth Day with Citywide Park Clean Up and Monthly Seed Box Distribution

Apr 17 2022

Mayor Bowser to Recognize National Reentry Month and Highlight Investments in Safer, Stronger Communities

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 18, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will...

Apr 13 2022

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, April 15, 2022, the District Government will observe DC Emancipation...

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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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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