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Sign announcing closure of DPR facilities on Friday, September 29, 2023

DPR Closed on Friday, September 29, for All-Staff Professional Development Conference

DPR Closed on Friday, September 29, to hold its "Recreator's Academy," a one-day service training for staff in order to better serve DC residents and patrons.

Fall Programs - Aquatics Only - Registration Opens Tues., August 15 (12PM) - All Other Programs - Registration Opends Wed., August 16 (12PM)

Fall Programs

Fall programs open Tuesday (8/15) and Wednesday (8/16) at noon.

Expanding ACCESS, LEVELING the playing field, and LEVERAGING the latest trends.

REC FOR ALL

NEW PROGRAMS

EXPANDED ACCESS

INCREASED HOURS

Little children playing with blocks in the background overlaid writing: cooperative play registration now open for 2023-2024 12 locations ages 1.5 - 4 years old

Register Now for 2023-24 Cooperative Play

Registration is open NOW for the 2023-2024 year

12 locations across DC

For ages 18 months to 4 years old

Graphic encouraging residents to explore reduced rates and get their DPR account up to date

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!

Graphic highlighting DPR's Afternoon Access and Enrichment Zone programs

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!

Featured Services

Find a Pool

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

Submit Maintenance Requests

See something that needs fixing?

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

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Latest

Sep 25 2023

DPR to Close on Friday, September 29, 2023 for All-Staff Professional Development Conference

DPR to Close on Friday, September 29, 2023 for All-Staff Professional Development Conference (...

Sep 6 2023

DPR Announces Doggy Paddle Pool Day

DPR Announces Doggy Paddle Pool Day (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, DC Department of Parks and...

Sep 5 2023

Mayor Bowser and DPR Extend Select Pool and Spray Park Hours Through September 21

Mayor Bowser and DPR Extend Select Pool and Spray Park Hours Through September 21 (WASHINGTON, DC...

Aug 30 2023

Modified District Government Services for Labor Day 

On Monday, September 4, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday.

Aug 25 2023

Mayor Bowser, DPR, and MPD Team Up with Commanders QB, Jacoby Brissett, for a Community Bike Ride with DC Youth

Mayor Bowser, DPR, and MPD Team Up with Commanders QB, Jacoby Brissett, for a Community Bike Ride...

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) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@...

Nov 9 2015

Grass Fields Closed Monday, November 9, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@...

Oct 1 2015

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

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

Sep 30 2015

Congress Heights Recreation Center Temporarily Closed

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

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) 673-7647 DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@dc...

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
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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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