On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, the day before Thanksgiving, all DPR recreation centers and aquatic facilities will close at 6:30 pm. Administrative offices will close at 6 pm. 

On Thursday, November 28, 2013, Thanksgiving Day, all DPR facilities, centers and administrative offices will be closed.

• There are no permitted recreation center or field activities for the day 
• All grass fields are closed for the season
• Parks, playgrounds and synthetic fields will be open for general use 

On Friday, November 29, 2013, DPR facilities will operate on the following schedule:

The following recreation centers will be open from 10 am - 8 pm:

• Ward 1 : Columbia Heights Community Center (1480 Girard St., NW)
• Ward 3 : Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Ave., NW)
                 Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St., NW
• Ward 4 : Emery Recreation Center (5801 Georgia Ave., NW)
                 Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman St., NW)
                 Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Rd., NW)
• Ward 5 : North Michigan Park Recreation Center (1333 Emerson St., NE)
                 Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave., NE)
• Ward 6 : King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N St., SW)
                 Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th St., NW)
                 Rosedale Recreation Center (1701 Gales St., NE)
                 Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th St., NE)
• Ward 7 : Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th St., NE)
                 Hillcrest Recreation Center (3100 Denver St., SE)
• Ward 8 : Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet St., SW)
                 Fort Stanton Recreation Center (1812 Erie St., SE)

All other DPR recreation centers will open from 11:30 am - 8 pm. 
All aquatics facilities and administrative offices will operate during their normal hours.
All scheduled permitted events and activities will take place for the permitted time only.

ABOUT THE DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The mission of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of DC residents and visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services, by organizing programs, activities and events.

DPR currently operates 92 playgrounds, 68 recreation centers, almost 1,000 acres of park land, 40 aquatic features (pools and spray parks), 375 parks, over 200 play courts (basketball and tennis), and over 100 athletic fields.

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