DPR Aquatics Office: (202) 671-1289
DPR Media Contact: [email protected] (202) 746-2092
Washington, DC – To the delight of thousands across DC, the summer pool season for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) begins. The new six-day-per-week schedule starts Saturday, June 20.
All aquatic features (18 outdoor pools, 19 spray parks and four children's pools) are now in peak season operation.
District residents with acceptable proof of residency can swim free of charge at all DPR pools; non-District residents must pay a fee.
The following hyperlink contains additional information on DPR's pools and pool safety.
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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