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Department of Parks and Recreation

On Tuesday, January 27, DPR recreation centers and indoor pools will have a delayed opening at 10 am. Centers that open after 10 am will operate on a regular schedule. Details here.

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DPR is operating on a modified schedule

DPR On Modified Schedule on Wednesday, January 28

DPR is operating on a modified schedule on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

DPR Summer Camp 2026

DPR Summer Camp Lottery is Coming

DPR Summer Camp Lottery OPENS SOON

Lottery OPENS on FEBRUARY 2 and CLOSES on FEBRUARY 16

IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE and REDUCED RATES are available!

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NOW OPEN DPR Winter Program Registration

NOW OPEN - Winter Program Registration

The weather is cooling off, but DPR PROGRAMS are heating up!

Winter program registration is NOW OPEN!

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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!

BALLOU POOL IS OPEN

Ballou Aquatic Center is OPEN

Now open to the public - morning and evening hours at Ballou Senior High School!

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Ready2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Check out DPR's 20-year master plan, Ready2Play!

Featured Services

Summer Camps

2026 DPR Summer Camp Information and Details

Find a Pool

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

Attend Events

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Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

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Latest

Jan 21 2026

Mayor Bowser Announces 2026 DPR Summer Camp Registration to Open February 2, Encourages Eligible Families to Apply Now for Reduced Rate

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and...

Jan 15 2026

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 19, District Government will observe the Martin Luther...

Dec 23 2025

Modified District Government Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, December 24, District Government offices will be open with...

Dec 19 2025

Mayor Bowser Encourages District Nonprofits and Houses of Worship to Apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia Homeland...

Dec 18 2025

Mayor Bowser and DPR Announce Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge as New Location for 12th Annual Fresh Start 5K

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and...

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.

Dec 5 2025

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Grand Reopening of the DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena Following $39 Million Renovation

(Washington, DC) – On Saturday, December 6 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be...

Mar 4 2016

Hearst Recreation Center Temporarily Closed - March 4, 2016

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn...

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....

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....

Oct 1 2015

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

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

Jun 5 2024

Banneker Diving Board

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

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...

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@...

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...

Department of Parks and Recreation

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
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Community Meeting - Watkins Recreation Center

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Community Meeting to discuss programming at Watkins Recreation Center and summer construction at Watkins Elementary School.

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