Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. This event will draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things. Raymond Recreation Center is seeking to showcase our wide gamut of programs as well as create an environment of fun through engaging craft, culinary and STEAM focused activities.  

Park(ing) Day is an annual, open-source, worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into temporary public "parks".  The mission of Park(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space.

DPR will celebrate Park(ing) Day 2015 with an array of activities.  We invite everyone to come out and enjoy a day of activities that will include:

Please join DPR and DGS for a project kickoff meeting and discussion of upcoming renovations to Benning Park Recreation Center. Your attendance and feedback are critical to the process and greatly appreciated. 

Following the end of the summer pool season, this annual event will provide dogs with the opportunity to swim and play games in three of DC's pools.

 Sites hosting this year's Doggie Day Swim are as follows: