Media Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195

On Thursday, November 20, 2008, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host a community meeting to discuss athletic field permitting for the upcoming 2009 permit season.

The meeting will be held at the Banneker Community Center, 2500 Georgia Ave., NW, from 7 to 9 pm.  During the meeting DPR staff will present information on changes and updates to the field permitting process and provide time for questions and answers.

For more information about DPR Permits, please contact the DPR Permit Office at (202) 673-7667 or visit the "Permits and Reservations" section on DPR's website, dpr.dc.gov.