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DPR to Participate in Mayor Gray's One City Summer Kick Off

Friday, June 14, 2013
DPR will Close 29 Recreation Centers; Present "DPR Town" at the Annual One City Summer Kick Off Event

DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact:  John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected] 

(Washington, DC)  Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that DPR will participate in Mayor Gray's One City Summer Kick off.  29 recreation centers will close on Saturday, June 15, 2013 to allow for staff support at Mayor Gray's One City Summer Kick Off event from 9 am to 5 pm, on the grounds of RFK Stadium, Lots 6 & 7 (next to the Annual Truck Touch event).  DPR staff from various centers and central office will be on hand to present "DPR Town" at the One City Summer Kick Off event.  District residents are encouraged to come out and participate in the city-wide kick off event.   

"DPR Town" at One City Summer Kick Off will include:

  • Performances by a salsa dance troupe, brazilian samba, zumba and more;
  • a Kids Zone with moon bounce, face painting, environmental activities, and arts & crafts;
  • Information Tables from PlayDC, United Health Care, Achieve DC, Field of Dreams, and the Gridiron Classic; along with healthy snack and fitness testing, biometric testing, CPR demo's and lifeguard recruitment;
  • a Sports Zone with fitness boot camp, basketball and quick start tennis demonstrations and classes;
  • free food including sno-cones and popcorn;
  • DPR's Fun Wagon and Skate Mobile;
  • and much, much more!

"Every summer DPR offers camps, outdoor pools and a host of programs to District residents and visitors.  This summer, DPR is kicking off the District's first Parks and Recreation Master Plan and introducing 'Outdoor Adventure Camp', a new environmentally focused summer camp.  DPR is also in the final phases of Mayor Gray's Play DC: Playground Improvement Project, renovating 32 playgrounds across the District," said DPR Director Jesús Aguirre.  "In an effort to highlight all of the programs, services and amenities that DPR has to offer, I am excited to present "DPR Town" at this year's One City Summer Kick Off.   In keeping with DPR's initiative, we encouraging everyone to come out and Move by participating in activities that promote physical fitness, Grow by learning more about programs that promote personal growth, and Be Green by taking part in environmental stewardship and visiting our parks.  I look forward to seeing everyone at this year's One City Summer Kick Off and wish all of our residents and visitors a safe, Move, Grow & Be Green summer."

The following recreation and community centers will be closed on Saturday, June 15, 2013:

Ward 1

  • Banneker Community Center  (2500 Georgia Ave., NW)
  • Columbia Heights Community Center (1480 Girard Street, NW)
  • Kalorama Recreation Center (1875 Columbia Rd., NW)
  • Park View Community Center (693 Otis Pl., NW)

Ward 2

  • Stead Recreation Center (1625 P St., NW)

Ward 3

  • Chevy Chase Recreation Center (5500 41st St., NW)
  • Friendship Recreation Center (4500 Van Ness St., NW)
  • Hardy Recreation Center (4500 Q St., NW) 
  • Hearst Recreation Center (3950 37th St., NW)
  • Palisades Community Center (5200 Sherrier Pl., NW)

Ward 4

  • Hamilton Recreation Center (1340 Hamilton St., NW)
  • Lafayette Recreation Center (5900 33rd Street, NW)
  • Petworth Recreation Center (801 Taylor St., NW)
  • Upshur Recreation Center (4300 Arkansas Ave., NW)

Ward 5

  • Arboretum Community Center (2412 Rand Pl., NE)
  • Brentwood Recreation Center (2311 14th St., NE)
  • Edgewood Recreation Center (3rd & Evarts St., NE)
  • Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center (1299 Neal St., NE)

Ward 6

  • Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th St., NW)
  • RH Terrell Recreation Center (155 L St., NW)
  • Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th Street, NE) 
  • Watkins Recreation Center (420 12th St., SE) 

Ward 7

  • Benning Stoddert Community Center (100 Stoddert Pl., SE)
  • Marvin Gaye Recreation Center (6201 Banks St., NE)
  • Ridge Road Recreation Center (800 Ridge Rd., SE)

Ward 8

  • Barry Farm Recreation Center (1230 Sumner Rd., SE)
  • Congress Heights Recreation Center (611 Alabama Ave., SE)
  • Douglass Community Center (2100 Stanton Terr., SE)
  • Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th St., SE)

ABOUT THE DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The mission of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of D.C. residents and visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services, by organizing programs,activities and events, and by building and maintaining safe and beautiful open spaces and recreational amenities.

DPR currently operates 78 playgrounds, 68 recreation centers, 900 acres of park land, 40 aquatic features (pools and spray parks), 375 parks, over 200 play courts (basketball & tennis), and over 100 athletic fields.

For information on DPR programs & activities and the most up-to-date information, be sure to follow DPR on Facebook, Twitter, Join our Mailing List or visit the DPR Website.

 

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