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

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that it will temporarily close three indoor pools to conduct repairs and maintenance.   The pools to be closed and dates of closure are:

• Marie Reed – November 24 to December 8, 2008
• Dunbar – December 1 to December 15, 2008
• Ferebee Hope – December 8 to December 22, 2008

Other DPR aquatic facilities will remain open, locations and hours are available in the Aquatics section of DPR's website, DPR.DC.GOV, or by contacting DPR Aquatics at (202) 671-1289.