03/24/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/24/2023 15:46
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Michael Tucker Jr. (DPR) - (202) 717-4242; [email protected]
Nolan Treadway (DPR) - (202) 257-5266; [email protected]
Bowser Administration to Expand Hours at 45 DPR Recreation Centers with an Emphasis on Access for Teens
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Bowser administration and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are expanding hours at DPR recreation centers for residents of all ages but especially for teens. The expansion of operating hours begins on March 27, with eight high-demand recreation facilities opening 15 hours every weekday and eventually expanding hours to a total of 45 recreation centers by April 24.
The expansion of hours addresses a growing desire among teens more interested in leisure usage of DPR's gyms, fitness centers, eGaming lounges, etc. DPR will limit programming and permits during the expanded hours to ensure availability of these highly utilized recreation assets for teens.
"We have heard the community's plea for more access to our facilities for teens, so we are expanding hours for them to engage in more casual forms of recreation." DPR Director Delano Hunter. "We are creating safe spaces for our teens to be teens!"
Eight Recreation Centers Expanding Hours on Monday, March 27:
Weekday hours will expand from eight hours to 15 hours and Saturday hours will double from four hours to eight hours. The old weekday operating hours were 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the new weekday hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The old Saturday hours were 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; the new Saturday hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In April, an additional 37 recreation centers will expand to varying operating hours.
Old Hours* | New Hours | Daily Operating Hours Change | |
Monday - Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 8 ➔ 15 hours per day |
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 4 ➔ 8 hours per day |
The first eight recreation centers to begin expanded hours on Monday, March 27:
22 Additional Recreation Centers Expand Hours on Monday, April 10:
Next, on Monday, April 10, DPR will launch the expansion of hours at 22 additional locations, including 18 locations expanding to eight hours on Saturdays.
Old Hours* |
New Hours |
Daily Operating Hours Change |
|
Monday - Friday |
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
8 ➔ 12 hours per day |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / Closed |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
4 ➔ 8 hours per day |
*Hours may vary at some sites
As of Monday, April 10, these 18 centers will operate 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays:
As of Monday, April 10, these four centers will operate 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays:
15 Additional Recreation Centers Expand Hours on Monday, April 24:
Finally, on Monday, April 24, DPR will expand hours at 15 additional locations, which will operate 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Friday:
To view all DPR recreation and community centers, visit dpr.dc.gov/RecCenters.
DPR is Hiring
DPR also is also hiring for the summer, with over 600 positions available. Positions available include summer camp, roving leaders, lifeguards and pool operators, urban park rangers, summer meals program, environmental division, and warehouse and transportation.
Residents can learn more or sign up to attend our next hiring event on Saturday, April 1 at earnwithdpr.com.
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