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(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that the Watkins street skating rink will be closed from Thursday, November 20 through Friday, December 5.  The rink is being refurbished by the National Hockey League (NHL).

Please join us on Friday, December 5 for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 am.

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