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Blacks in Wax Flyer

19th Annual Blacks in Wax

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

4:30 PM - MUSEUM PERFORMANCE

6:00 PM - VIGNETTE PERFORMANCE

DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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2025 DPR Summer Camp Information and Details

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MAR

DPR Spring Program Registration Opens on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR...

19

FEB

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Register for the 7th Annual FITDC HerStory 5K and Kids Dash

(Washington, DC) – In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women...

14

FEB

DPR Hosts 38th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet

The three-day annual event, jointly produced by DPR and the United Black Fund (UBF), will...

14

FEB

Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the...

13

FEB

Mayor Bowser Reminds Families that the DPR Summer Camp Lottery Opens February 14

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR...

6

JUN

6.26.17 - Public Oversight Roundtable on the District's Crime Prevention Strategies for Summer 2017 - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

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APR

4.26.17 - Agency Budget Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018 - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

10

FEB

2.10.17 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

4

APR

4.14.16 - Agency Budget Oversight Hearings on Fiscal Year 2017 - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

21

MAR

3.7.16 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson

Testimony as written and submitted.

4

MAR

Hearst Recreation Center Temporarily Closed - March 4, 2016

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn...

10

NOV

Grass Fields Closed Tuesday, November 10, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john....

9

NOV

Grass Fields Closed Monday, November 9, 2015

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john....

1

OCT

Langdon Park Community Center Temporarily Closed

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647   DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275;...

30

SEP

Congress Heights Recreation Center Temporarily Closed

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647   DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275; John...

5

JUN

Banneker Diving Board

A statement on the diving board that was formerly at Bannaker outdoor pool. After close...

12

DEC

Private Swim Instruction Protocol

The following requirements and safety protocol apply to persons who are granted permits to conduct...

28

AUG

Jelleff Field Statement from DPR Director Delano Hunter

The following is a statement from DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Director...

14

AUG

Statement from DPR Director - Keith A. Anderson on Incident at Rumsey Aquatic Center

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contacts: John Stokes (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@...

10

MAY

DPR Statement Regarding Softball League Rules

Since 2007, DPR has proudly provided the public with two coed softball leagues; the “5/5...

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1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: 711
Email: dpr@dc.gov

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DPR Town Hall at Jelleff RC (Ward 2)

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The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce a series of DPR Town Halls. These town halls will explore community interest in DPR programming. From Zumba, urban gardening, basketball and senior programs to afterschool access, bid whist, chess and teen programs, DPR offers hundreds of programs. We want to hear from you about programs you would like to see offered at a community center or field near you.

All ages are welcome to attend to provide feedback.

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