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Register NOW For the Summer Camp Lottery

It's summer camp time!

Register your child for the DPR summer camp lottery by April 5, 2023.

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Rec for ALL Community Grants Now Open

$3 million in Rec for ALL Community Grants for over 250 organizations are now available!

Apply today!

#RecforALL

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Registration Opens March 1 & 2

Registration for Spring Programs Opens on March 1 AND March 2

March 1 - AQUATICS PROGRAMS

March 2 - ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

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EARN WITH DPR

DPR is hiring for hundreds of positions

Secure the bag and have fun doing it

APPLY TODAY!

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Get Ready and Stay Ready for DPR Programs

2 Ways to get ready for 2023 and DPR programs!

1. DPR offers reduced rates for qualifying families

2. Make sure your DPR account is up to date today!

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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Take the DPR Customer Survey

Tell DPR about your experiences with our programs, facilities, and special events.

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

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Latest

Mar 9 2023

Mayor Bowser Announces Expanded Hours at Recreation Centers

DPR Gets Ready for Summer with Expanded Hours at Recreation Centers, New Summer Camp Lottery, and...

Mar 3 2023

DPR Employee Patrice “Boog” Harris Featured in Creed III

DPR Boxing Employee Patrice “Boog” Harris Featured in Creed III

Feb 28 2023

Statement on February 2023 Revenue Estimates

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the DC Government released the revised revenue estimates for the FY 2023...

Feb 24 2023

Mayor Bowser Announces DPR Spring Programming Registration Opens Starting March 1

Aquatics programs to open at noon on March 1 and all other programs at noon on March 2.

Feb 22 2023

Mayor Bowser to Unveil Anacostia Arts and Culture District

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, February 23 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Anacostia Business...

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...

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) 673-7647DPR 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, 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 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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