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DPR Boost Camps - Enrichment summer camps with both educational and recreational components

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DPR Boost Camps - Enrichment summer camps with both educational and recreational components

DC Senior Games

DC Senior Games

Registration for the DC Senior Games is OPEN.

The games will take place across several venues from August 3 - September 22, 2024

DC residents, age 50 and over, as of December 31, 2024, are eligible to participate in the Senior Games.

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Free Produce from DPR

FREE produce at DPR urban gardens:

TUESDAYS at Edgewood
WEDNESDAY at Lederer Gardens
THURSDAY at Powell Communal Farm

Ready 2 Play Release Flyer

Ready2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Check out DPR's NEW 20-year master plan, Ready 2 Play!

Featured Services

Summer Camps

2024 DPR Summer Camp Information and Details

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

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Register for a Program

Register for a DPR Program

Find a Pool

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

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

Upcoming Events

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Facility & Field Alerts

DPR Facility Alerts

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Latest

Jul 12 2024

Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures In DC

(Washington, DC) –DC Health has been notified of a confirmed measles case involving an individual...

Jul 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Jul 8 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Through Thursday, July 11

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Jul 3 2024

Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July...

Jun 18 2024

Mayor Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation Announce Select Outdoor Pools and Recreation Centers Will Open on Juneteenth to Help Washingtonians Beat the Heat

(Washington, DC) – Today, as the District remains in an Extended Heat Emergency, Mayor Muriel...

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....

Jun 5 2024

Banneker Diving Board

A statement on the diving board that was formerly at Bannaker outdoor pool.

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
Email: [email protected]

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Benning Park Community Center Facilities Closure

Date Released:

Fri, 05/29/2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 
DPR Media Contacts:
Brian Armstead, (202) 746-2092, [email protected]

(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has closed the Benning Park Community Center (Southern Avenue and Fable Street, SE) gymnasium and first floor facilities until further notice.

All second floor facilities, such as the multi-purpose room, remain open.

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