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Latest Press Releases Testimonies Advisories Statements Apr 14 2026 Mayor Bowser Announces More Than $2 Million Investment to Support Summer Programming for DC Youth (Washington, DC) –  Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy... Apr 13 2026 Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Kick Off DC250 Celebration with Free Events, Announces Star-Studded Lineup for 21st Annual DC Emancipation Day Concert (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting residents of all ages to... Apr 10 2026 Mayor Bowser Presents FY27 Budget That Builds on More Than a Decade of Growth and Creates New Opportunities for DC Residents and Businesses (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27... Apr 9 2026 Mayor Bowser Celebrates Major Milestone in Southeast Tennis and Learning Center Expansion with Ceremonial Bridge Beam Signing (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the Department of General... Apr 7 2026 Mayor Bowser and DPR Highlight Fun, Free Spring Break Programming for Young People Across DC (Washington, DC) – As DC Public Schools (DCPS) prepare for Spring Break, Mayor... More Jun 6 2017 6.26.17 - Public Oversight Roundtable on the District's Crime Prevention Strategies for Summer 2017 - Director Keith Anderson Testimony as written and submitted. Apr 26 2017 4.26.17 - Agency Budget Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018 - Director Keith Anderson Testimony as written and submitted. Feb 10 2017 2.10.17 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson Testimony as written and submitted. Apr 4 2016 4.14.16 - Agency Budget Oversight Hearings on Fiscal Year 2017 - Director Keith Anderson Testimony as written and submitted. Mar 21 2016 3.7.16 - Agency Performance Oversight Hearing - Director Keith Anderson Testimony as written and submitted. More Apr 9 2026 Mayor Bowser to Present Fiscal Year 2027 Grow DC Budget (Washington, DC) – On Friday, April 10 at 10 am, Mayor Bowser will present her... Apr 8 2026 Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Major Milestone in Southeast Tennis and Learning Center Expansion with Ceremonial Bridge Beam Signing (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 9 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel... Dec 5 2025 Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Grand Reopening of the DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena Following $39 Million Renovation (Washington, DC) – On Saturday, December 6 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be... Mar 4 2016 Hearst Recreation Center Temporarily Closed - March 4, 2016 DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn... Nov 10 2015 Grass Fields Closed Tuesday, November 10, 2015 DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john.... More Jun 5 2024 Banneker Diving Board A statement on the diving board that was formerly at Bannaker outdoor pool. After close... Dec 12 2022 Private Swim Instruction Protocol The following requirements and safety protocol apply to persons who are granted permits to conduct... Aug 28 2019 Jelleff Field Statement from DPR Director Delano Hunter The following is a statement from DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Director... Aug 14 2017 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@... May 10 2017 DPR Statement Regarding Softball League Rules Since 2007, DPR has proudly provided the public with two coed softball leagues; the “5/5... More Department of Parks and Recreation Office Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Connect With Us 1275 First Street, NE, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 673-7647 Fax: (202) 673-2087 TTY: 711 Email: [email protected] Ask the Director Agency Performance Amharic (አማርኛ) Chinese (中文) French (Français) Korean (한국어) Spanish (Español) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) Date Released: Fri, 04/10/2026 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget, Grow DC. The FY27 budget prioritizes enhanced funding for education and public safety, preserving core city services, protecting robust health care for DC residents, and growing the District’s economy. Pages next › last » Follow Us on X Mobile Maps Webcasts RSS Data More Resources