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DPR Responds to Snow Emergency

Thursday, January 21, 2016

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contacts:  Gwendolyn Crump, (202) 288-6027, [email protected]


(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a public emergency as well as a snow emergency for the District of Columbia due to the current weather forecast. Mayor Bowser announced the District government will open on time Friday, January 22, 2016 and will close at noon (12 pm).  Please visit snow.dc.gov for information on citywide services, snow safety tips and more.  

  • All DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) recreation/community centers, aquatic facilities and administrative offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, January 22, 2016.  
  • Most DPR programs will be cancelled on Friday, January 22, 2016. 
  • All sport league games have been cancelled between Friday, January 22 to Sunday, January 24, 2016. 
  • All permits have been cancelled for activities between Friday, January 22 to Sunday, January 24, 2016.
  • Select DPR facilities will serve as warming centers for District residents.
  • DPR facilities are maintained by the DC Department of General Services. For snow removal,  facility repairs or maintenance inquiries, please contact DGS at (202) 727-2800, dgs.dc.gov or on twitter @dcdgs.
  • For up to the minute closure information, be sure to sign up for DPR Nixle alerts.

     

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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