DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647


DPR Media Contacts: 
John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]

 

(WASHINGTON, DC) - This December, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) invites everyone to come out and enjoy an array of events including Holiday events, toy and clothing drives, a Hand Dance Explosion and more!

To find more information on DPR events and programs – visit the special events calendar on DPR’s home page (http://dpr.dc.gov), visit any DPR center, register for programs (http://bit.ly/DPRReg) or call DPR at (202) 673-7647. To receive the latest up to the minute DPR Facility updates, sign up for Nixle on DPR’s home page (http://dpr.dc.gov). You can also receive updates by visiting our Twitter @DCDPR or subscribe to receive press releases or advisories.

Events - At a Glance

Agency Closures:

• Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day

DPR Media:

• Wednesday, December 2, 10:00 am - Move Grow Be Green Radio Show on WOL News Talk 1450 am

Registration Opens for:

• Permit Application Window: Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 11 - Registration to close on December 11, 2015 at 11:59 pm
• DPR Winter Wondercamp: Monday, November 23 – Friday, December 18 - Registration to close on December 18, 2015 at 12 pm.

Special Events:

Community Recreation:

• Saturday, December 12 - Hand Dance Explosion @ Emery Rec Ctr.
• Saturday, December 12 - Football Banquet @ Rosedale Rec Ctr.

Community:

• Wednesday, December 16 - Community Meeting @ Edgewood Park and Rec Ctr.

Partnership Events:

• Saturday, December 12 - My School DC EdFest @ DC Armory
   

Holiday Events:

• Tuesday, December 1 - 15 - Young Ladies On the Rise Gift of Giving @ Rosedale Comm. Ctr.
• Friday, December 11 - Warm Hearts Drive Packing Party @ Fort Stevens Rec Ctr.
• Friday, December 11 - Kennedy Holiday Extravaganza @ Kennedy Rec Ctr.
• Thursday, December 17 - Senior Holiday Dinner @ King Greenleaf Rec Ctr.
• Friday, December 18 - "Holiday Caroling at Guy Mason" @ Guy Mason Rec Ctr.
• Friday, December 18 - Evening with Santa @ Bald Eagle Rec Ctr.
• Friday, December 18 - North Pole Pajama Jammy Jam @ North Michigan Park Rec Ctr.
• Friday, December 18 - Macomb Annual Holiday Celebrations @ Guy Mason Rec Ctr.
• Saturday, December 19 - Brunch with Santa @ Benning Park Comm. Ctr.
• Tuesday, December 21- Boogie Down Holiday Jam @ King Greenleaf Rec Ctr.
• Wednesday, December 22 - Senior Holiday Party @ Riggs LaSalle Rec Ctr.
• Wednesday, December 23 - Sherwood Tiny Tots Winter Holiday Potluck Celebration @ Sherwood Rec Ctr.

DPR’s Kid’s, Camps & Co-op Division

• Friday, December 4 - DPR Fun Day
• DPR Winter Wondercamp:
  • Session 1: December 21 - 24, 2015
  • Session 2: December 28 - 31, 2015

Teen Division

• Friday, December 18 - Teen Holiday Ice Cream Social @ Barry Farm Rec Ctr.

Events – Full Listing in Detail

DPR Permit Application Window opens November 30 - December 11, 2015

During this time period the agency will accept permit applications.  Applications received during the permit window are reviewed and applicants are notified of their permit status during the 'notification period'.  DPR will handle all late permit requests for fields and gyms in the order they are received.  Late permit requests will not be processed until after all on time permit requests, submitted during the permit window, are complete.

Important Dates:

• Permit Application Window: Monday, November 30 - December 11, 2015
• Application Deadline: 11:59 pm on Friday, December 11, 2015
• Permit Notifications: The week of January 18, 2016
• The 2015 Spring/Summer permit season is Sunday, March 20, 2016 through Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

For more information on DPR Permits, policies, dates or the permits window, contact the DPR Permits Office at (202) 671-2597, [email protected] or visit the DPR's Permits web page.

November 30, 2015 thru January 15, 2016
"Guy Mason's Annual Coat Drive for the Needy"
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert Street, NW – Ward 3)
Various Times:

• Monday - Friday: 10 am - 9 pm
• Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
• Sunday: 12 pm - 2 pm

Ages: All are Welcome
Please help us help the needy by donating new or used (cleaned) coats for those who are less fortunate than us. Your donation will be greatly appreciated!!!
For more information, please contact Cornelia Bell at [email protected]/ (202) 727-7703.

December 1 - 15
Young Ladies On the Rise Gift of Giving
Rosedale Community Center (1701 Gales Street, NE – Ward 6)
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Ages: Youth
The YLOR participants will join together to celebrate the holidays, make crafts, bake cookies, and wrap gifts from the toy drive. Toys can be donated to all participating YLOR locations.
For more information, please call Tiffany Johnson at (202) 285-4030.

December 2
Move Grow Be Green Radio Show
Tune in at 10 am for "DPR's Move Grow Be Green" monthly radio show, hosted by DPR Deputy Director  - John Stokes.
The show is live on the air from 10 am - 10:30 am. Listen on Radio One's WOL News Talk 1450 am or online at www.woldcnews.com.

December 11
Warm Hearts Drive Packing Party
Fort Stevens Recreation Center (1327 Van Buren Street, NW – Ward 4)
Time: 3:30 pm – 9 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. & older (intergenerational)
Warm Hearts is our winter donation drive where Fort Stevens Recreation Center Senior Division and youth join together in an intergenerational event to help the homeless and less fortunate by collecting hats, socks, gloves and other items to help make those in need warmer during the winter.
For more information, contact Nicole Carroll at [email protected].

December 11
Kennedy Holiday Extravaganza
Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th Street, NW – Ward 6)
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: 3 yrs. - 14 yrs.
The Kennedy Holiday Extravaganza participants will enjoy holiday music, a picture with Santa, catered dinner, and a gift for the first 200 children ages 3 -14 yrs. Please note that the child must be present to participate.
For more information, contact Rochelle Bradshaw at [email protected].

December 12
My School DC EdFest
DC Armory (2001 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003)
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
Come to EdFEST and explore the city’s many public school options (PK3-12) for your child. Representatives from more than 150 DC public schools (DCPS) and DC public charter schools will showcase their programs. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions about school and related services and programs, including special education and services for English Language Learners (ELLs), and to be introduced to the culture of a school by those who know first-hand. OSSE will also be in attendance at EdFEST providing information on pre-K, the Partnership for Assessments of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test and opportunities for District youth and young adults to get back into school. Admission is free, so bring the whole family!
For more information, contact (202) 888-6336.

December 12
Hand Dance Explosion
Emery Recreation Center (5801 Georgia Avenue, NW – Ward 4)
Time: 11 am – 3:45 pm
Ages: 18 & older
Participants will perform a dance routine. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Zakiya Brown at [email protected].

December 12
Football Banquet
Rosedale Recreation Center (1701 Gales Street, NE – Ward 6)
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. – 18 yrs.
The Rosedale Recreation Center staff will host a ceremonial dinner honoring Rosedale Tiger Football Team.
For more information, contact Brian Williams at [email protected].

December 16
Community Meeting
Edgewood Park and Recreation Center (200 Douglas Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002)
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
Please join DPR, DGS and Moody Nolan Architecture for continued discussion of upcoming renovations at Edgewood Park and Recreation Center. Your attendance and feedback are critical to the process and greatly appreciated.
For more information, contact Brent Sisco at [email protected].

December 17
Senior Holiday Dinner
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N Street, SW – Ward 6)
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Ages: Seniors
The King Greenleaf staff will host a holiday dinner with food, a DJ and gifts for the community.
For more information, contact Safiyyah Aleem-Woods at [email protected].

December 18
"Holiday Caroling at Guy Mason"
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert Street, NW – Ward 3)
Time: 3 pm – 8 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
If you’re in the spirit of the Holiday season and you like to sing? Come join us in a day of celebrating the Holiday season with sing-a-long caroling preceded by a nice turkey dinner.
For more information, please contact Andrenette Willis at [email protected].

December 18
Evening with Santa
Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet Street, SW – Ward 8)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: 17 yrs. & under
The Eagles evening with Santa will provide Ward 8 residents with an opportunity to receive a free toy and bring holiday cheer to the youth.
For more information, contact Marc S. Williams at [email protected].

December 18
North Pole Pajama Jammy Jam
North Michigan Park Recreation Center (1333 Emerson Street, NE – Ward 5)
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. – 12 yrs.
The North Michigan Park community members are invited to come out and celebrate the Holiday season by enjoying holiday cookies and partying in pajamas while dancing the night away.
For more information, contact Tiletia Harris-Walker at [email protected].

December 18
Teen Holiday Ice Cream Social
Barry Farm Recreation Center (1230 Sumner Road, SE – Ward 8)
Time: 6 pm
Ages: 13 yrs. – 17 yrs.
The Office of Teen Programs has partnered with Downtown Locker Room for a holiday informational fair and ice cream social. All teens are encouraged to bring in hats and gloves for the youth shelter.
For more information, contact Lou Hall at [email protected].

December 18
Macomb Annual Holiday Celebration
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert Street, NW – Ward 3)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. - 18 yrs.
Participants from the Macomb Enrichment Zone, YLOR and Supreme Teen's enjoy an evening of Holiday music, treats, gifts exchange and photos with Ms. Clause and Santa.
For more information, please contact Guy Mason Recreation Center at (202) 727-7736.

December 19
Brunch with Santa
Benning Park Community Center (Southern Avenue and Fable Street, SE – Ward 7)
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. – 18 yrs.
Participants will enjoy brunch with Santa, games, music and fun.
For more information, contact Cecilia Graves at [email protected].

December 21 – 24 & 28 – 31
DPR Winter Wondercamp
Various Locations:
Ward 2 :
Jelleff Recreation Center - 3265 S St., NW | (202) 462-1317

Ward 3 :
Hearst Recreation Center - 3950 37th St., NW | (202) 282-2207

Ward 4 :
Lamond Recreation Center - 20 Tuckerman St., NE | (202) 576-9541
Raymond Recreation Center - 3725 10th St., NW | (202) 671-2181

Ward 5 :
Turkey Thicket Rec. Ctr.  - 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE | (202) 576-9238

Ward 6 :
Kennedy Recreation Center - 1401 7th Street, NW | (202) 671-4794
Sherwood Recreation Center - 640 10th St., NE | (202) 698-3075

Ward 7 :
Benning Park Community Center - Southern Ave. & Fable St., SE | (202) 341-6765
Deanwood Recreation Center - 1350 49th Street, NE  |  (202) 671-3077

Ward 8 :
Bald Eagle Recreation Center - 100 Joliet Street, SW  |  (202) 671-5125
Barry Farm Recreation Center - 1230 Sumner Rd., SE | (202) 730-0572
Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center - 3999 8th Street, SE  |  (202) 645-3916

Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Ages: 6 – 12 (Please note that camp will not be offered for 3 - 5, nor 8 - 13 year olds.)
DPR will offer DPR Winter Wondercamp in conjunction with the DC Public Schools (DCPS) winter holiday break.  The overarching theme for the camps will incorporate DPR’s “Move, Grow, and Be Green” philosophy, as we plant the seeds of personal development. DPR will operate two sessions for the 2015 Winter Wondercamp.
For more information, contact DPR's Kids, Camps & Co-op Division at (202) 671-2796.

December 21
Boogie Down Holiday Jam
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N Street, SW – Ward 6)
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: 12 yrs. & under
Participants will enjoy holiday stories, gift giveaways, a DJ and food.
For more information, contact Paul Taylor at [email protected].

December 22
Senior Holiday Party
Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road, NE – Ward 4)
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
The Riggs LaSalle staff will host a holiday party with candy, movies and food for the community.
For more information, contact Donald Perritt at [email protected].

December 23
Sherwood Tiny Tots Winter Holiday Potluck Celebration
Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th Street, NE – Ward 6)
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: 6 mo. - 3 yrs.
The Sherwood Tiny Tots Need Recreation Too will celebrate the spirit of the Holidays with festive music and treats.
For more information, please contact Shannon Campbell at [email protected].

About DPR

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides quality urban recreation and leisure services for residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. DPR supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, swimming pools and spray parks, and neighborhood recreation centers. The agency also coordinates a wide variety of recreation and educational programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.

 

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