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Department of Parks and Recreation

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We're Hiring for 2021 Summer Jobs

Apply Today!

Calling all lifeguards, camp counselors, and youth program facilitators! DPR is hiring! Earn money, serve your community, and make the most of a long-awaited Summer season.

Help us Bring Summer Back in 2021!

Help us Bring Summer Back in 2021!

We offer lifeguard training and certification for free. Apply today.

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Spring Is Nature's Way of Saying "Let's Try Something New"

Sign up for in-person or virtual programs and return to recreation with DPR.

Fitness centers, indoor pools and tech lounges are now open at select locations. Make a reservation today.

Reserve Your Recreation Today

Check out our updated hours of operation for fitness centers and indoor pools at select DPR facilities.

Ready2Play

Ready2Play

We continue planning the future of parks and recreation and still want to hear from you. We have multiple ways to reach us including extending our citywide survey and you can leave a voicemail with your feedback on our Ready2Play hotline. #DPRisListening

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.

Jelleff Community Center Feasibility Study

Learn About The Future of Jelleff Community Center

Be a part of the process. Track the progress.

Featured Services

Find a Pool

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

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

DC Youth Meals Program

Find free nutritious meals

Submit Maintenance Requests

See something that needs fixing?

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Upcoming Events

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Facility & Field Alerts

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Latest

Apr 14 2021

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

What's open, what's closed, and service changes.

Apr 13 2021

Virtual Hiring Info Session on Thursday - Over 500 DPR Summer Jobs

Bowser Administration to Host DPR Virtual Summer Hiring Town Hall Featuring Over 500 Available...

Mar 16 2021

Bowser Administration Opens Registration for Spring Programs

Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) opened registration for DPR Spring programs...

Mar 5 2021

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Virtual #FITDC HerStory 5K

Participation is free, and the first 1,500 individuals to register will receive a commemorative...

Feb 24 2021

Celebrate Black Growers Month Thursday 2/25

Virtual Panel and Discussion on Black Agriculture

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 Raymond RC (Ward 4)

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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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