DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Permits Office: (202) 671-2597, [email protected]
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that due to the current federal goverment shut down, all field permits for National Park Service (NPS) federal fields are suspended/cancelled indefinitely. Normal field activity and permits will take place on all DC goverment/DPR fields.
The following National Park Service parks & fields are closed during this period:
- Parks: Fort Dupont and Rock Creek Park
- Fields: Carter Barron, Kenilworth Multi-Purpose and Marine Barracks Washington Annex Field
All permits at these locations are cancelled for the duration of the federal government shut down.
All permits at DPR fields will be honored.
For inquiries regarding National Park Service permits, please call (202) 245-4715.
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 DC 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.
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