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Department of Parks and Recreation

Heat Alert: When the temperature or heat index reaches 95, residents are encouraged to take extra precautions against the heat.
Find information on cooling centers, spray parks and libraries.

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Annual DC Senior Games

The DC Senior Games is an annual competition, hosted by DPR and sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA), which brings together seniors from across the District to participate in athletic activities, thereby promoting healthy living for a longer, more robust life.

Apply for a Permit

Reserve space in a DPR facility or park.

Attend Events

Find fun near you.

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Become a Sponsor

Become a DPR sponsor or donor.

DPR Survey

Please give us feedback.

Find a Facility

Visit a DPR location near you.

Find a Park

Take a walk in the park with DPR.

Find a Pool

Check hours and location of an indoor or outdoor pool near you.

Garden Tool Share Program

We have the tool for you.

Get a Swim Pass

Non-DC residents must purchase a swim pass.

Give to DPR

DPR accepts two type of donations and categorizes them using the below thresholds:

Honorary Donations

Celebrate or remember an important person or event.

Memberships and Passes

Get access to Programs, Fitness centers and Aquatic facilities.

Register for Programs

Sign up online for cool and exciting programs

Submit Maintenance Requests

See something that needs fixing?

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Summer and Afterschool Meals Program

Find free nutritious meals