DPR Holiday Closure
The District government is closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All DPR recreation centers, aquatic facilities and administrative offices will be closed.
Thankful and Sharing Thanksgiving Feast - King Greenleaf Recreation Center
Staff will bring in food for the children of the center to have thanksgiving together and give thanks for what they have.
Fort Stanton Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon - Fort Stanton Recreation Center
In celebration of the holiday season, many seniors use this luncheon as an expression of thanks for the season. An elegant lunch is followed by entertainment.
Early arrival is strongly advised.
Mayoral Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Forest Hill Playground
Join Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh; Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Acting Director Sharia Shanklin; Department of General Services (DGS) Director Brian Hanlon, ANC 3F04 Commissioner Sally Grisham, Friends of Forest Hills President Alexandra Chalupa and the Forest Hills community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the Forest Hills Annual Halloween Party & Costume Parade at the newly renovated Forest Hills Playground.
Mayoral Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Mitchell Park Recreation Center Playground - Mitchell Park Recreation Center
Join Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans; Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Acting Director Sharia Shanklin; Department of General Services (DGS) Director Brian Hanlon, ANC 2D02 Commissioner Eric Lamar, Friends of Mitchell Park President Pierre Wagner and the Mitchell Park community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Mitchell Park Fun Day at the newly renovated Mitchell Park Playground.
Mayoral Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center Playground - Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
Join Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander; Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Acting Director Sharia Shanklin; Department of General Services (DGS) Director Brian Hanlon; Washington Parks and People Steve Coleman and representatives from the Marvin Gaye Community for a groundbreaking ceremony at Marvin Gaye Playground.
DC Office on Human Rights & the Mayor’s Youth Bullying Prevention Task Force present It Takes a District: Tools and Tips for Families to Prevent Bullying - Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Join the DC Office of Human Rights and the Mayor’s Youth Bullying Prevention Task Force to understand the important role that families play in bullying prevention!
Think Pink Breast Cancer Line Dance Social - King Greenleaf Recreation Center
Come out, socialize and enjoy an evening of line dancing. Everyone is asked to wear pink, white or black; and to bring a canned good item as the center kicks off their Thanksgiving canned goods drive.
CCRC's First Annual Halloween Masquerade Dog Show - Chevy Chase Recreation Center
Chevy Chase Rec Center will host the first and only official DPR event dedicated to our canine constituents. Dogs (with their owners/families) will participate in a parade and "strut their stuff." Dogs will be judges in various categories and prizes will be given.
Dogs must register with the site and can be registered the day of the dog show to select their entry categories. There will be Tricks and Treats for all!!!
Halloween Family Party - Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Youth can participate in games, listen to music and receive light refreshments. Parents who attend can also join in the line dance class.