The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Therapeutic Recreation division provides recreation and athletic programs for residents of all ages, including adaptive programs and facilities for persons with disabilities, by addressing the needs of individuals living with disabilities through a continuum of specialized therapeutic recreation program services.

The new $40.4 million Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation and Aquatic Center opened in December 2024 and is built to be the premier therapeutic recreation center in the region. It spans 37,000 square feet on more than 7.5 acres of land and is built to serve individuals of all ages and abilities.
 
Inside, the facility features therapy, wellness, and activity rooms tailored to diverse needs, including a sensory room, a therapeutic pool and spa, locker rooms, a senior lounge, a tech lounge, a caregiver lounge, a fitness center, multipurpose rooms, a kitchen, an arts and crafts room and a full-size gymnasium. The outdoor spaces are equally inclusive and innovative, featuring two age-appropriate playgrounds for children ages 2–5 and 5–12, each equipped with shade canopies. Additional amenities include a splash pad, a community garden, a sensory garden, a geocaching station, outdoor fitness equipment, walking paths, parking and open park spaces designed to foster community gatherings.

General Information

Amenities

• Indoor 
  • Therapeutic pool with locker rooms
  • Spa
  • Full gym
  • Therapy rooms
  • Sensory room
  • Multipurpose room
  • Community fitness center
  • Tech lounge
  • Senior room
  • Caregiver room
  • Kitchen
    
     
• Outdoor 
  • Playground for ages 3-5 and 6-12
  • Splash pad
  • Picnic plaza
  • Playground shade canopies
  • Community garden
  • Sensory garden
  • Walkways & pathways throughout the grounds
  • Outdoor security cameras & lighting
  • Outdoor fitness equipment

Services and Programs

• Apply for a Permit
• Register for a Program
• Sign up for Nixle Text/Email Alerts