Media Contact Only: MosesAlexander Greene, (202) 673-7684
 
(Washington, D.C.) --- The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has closed the Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW, due to a mechanical emergency. 

DPR apologizes for this inconvenience and is working to resolve the issue, but at this time cannot provide a reopening date.

During this temporary closure, DPR is offering expanded hours at the Turkey Thicket Aquatic Facility, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, (202) 576-9236.  Expanded hours are: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.